Charles "Chuck" Willyard

Charles “Chuck” Ray Willyard, 69, of Claremore, departed from this life on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on October 15, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona; the son of Cloe Allen Willyard and Donna Virginia (Hardeman) Willyard. Chuck attended Big Cabin schools and went to work for Pryor Foundry and MFA Propane. He was a faithful member of his church, Westside Freewill Baptist Church, and was the music director there. Chuck loved hunting, fishing, singing, and telling jokes. He adored his grandkids and loved spending time with them. Chuck was the type of guy who everyone enjoyed being around, he would do anything for you. Above all, he loved his Lord and Savior. He was a loving husband, and wonderful father and grandfather who leaves this earth much too soon and will be dearly missed.

Memorial services for Chuck will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Westside Freewill Baptist Church in Pryor, Oklahoma with Brother John Baumert officiating. Honorary urn bearers will be Kris Willyard, Ron Willyard, Colby Newman, Justin Newman, Spencer Newman, Boyd Wynn, Caleb Blanco, Rod Farmer and Rick Wilson. To leave his family a message, please visit his Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shipman’s Funeral & Cremation Service.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Dianna, of the home; children, Kris Willyard, Ron Willyard and wife LeeAnn, Dianna Jean Blanco and husband Richard, Kathleen Wynn and husband Jake, and Joanne Southerland and husband Justin; brother, John Alfred; grandchildren, Colby Newman, Drake Newman, Spencer Newman, Kylee Hampton, Khloe Willyard, Boyd Allen Wynn, Anna Marie Sutherland, and Caleb Allen Ray Blanco; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cloe and Donna; brother James Willyard.; and niece, Jesi Willyard.