Vance Carnard Willard Obituary
The passing of Vance Carnard Willard of Axton, Virginia occurred on November 8, 2026. Vance, born on June 8, 1942, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vance Carnard Willard to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Boss Willard and Mary Virginia Willard; and his siblings, Garland Willard (Virginia), Boss Gifford Willard, Clyde Walmer Willard (Mary Lou), Herman Lee Willard, Charles Edward Willard and Barbara Ann Hall (Cecil).
He is survived by: his wife Ruth Arnold Turner Willard; his sister Betty Willard Hunt of Stuart, Virginia; his daughter Robin Willard; his stepsons, Clay Turner (Becky) of Denton, Mark Turner of South Boston and Morgan Turner (Serena) of Axton, Virginia.; and his grandchildren, Daniel Stone (Brianna) of Danville, Virginia, Desiree Cramer (Brandon) of Danville, Virginia, Christopher Clay Turner (Samantha Jo) of Denton, Maryland, Sierra Finley (Christopher) of Peachtree City, Georgia, Pierson Watlington (Kaleb) of Yanceyville and Cam Turner of Axton, Virginia.. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel (5858 Riverside Dr, Danville, VA 24541). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 at the Danville Memorial Gardens (510 Church Ave, Danville, VA 24541).
