Obituary of Willard Jr. Runyon

Willard Jr. Runyon, Age 70, of Van Buren Township. Died at his residence, early Thursday morning, August 1, 2019.

Willard is the beloved husband of Linda for three wonderful years: loving father of Michele (Steve) Pendleton of Canton; Stepfather of Richard and Tracy Henderson beloved grandfather of Ashley and Kaylee: Loving Step Grandfather of Chelsea, Nick, Justin, India, Nicole, and Sara. Cherished Great Grandfather of Ashlynn, Braelynn, and Iyonna.

Mr. Runyon is also survived by his sisters, Rose Fisher of Kentucky, O' Reitha (Paul) Akers of Kentucky, Betty (Bob) Boyd of Kentucky, Debbie Fitch of Kentucky and Margaret (Dale) Whitt of Kentucky and his dog, "Lucy". Sadly, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra (d.2015). 

A longtime resident of Redford, Willard retired from the Ford Motor Company in 2000, where he spent many years at the Wayne Assembly plant. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his family. He will be truly missed. 

Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 1PM at Belles Chapel FWB Church with Rev. Ronnie Spriggs.

Friends May visit the family after 11:30 Monday at the church.

Care has been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home.