Thomas Harry Willard

Thomas Harry Willard, 72, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Premier Estates, Pawnee City, Nebraska.  He was born on June 26, 1951 to Theodore and Madeline (Theriault) Willard in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  Tom was raised in Devon, CT and graduated from Jonathan Law High School in 1969.  Tom worked in manufacturing until he retired in the early 1990s. He grew up in the Catholic Church and was a spiritual man. Tom enjoyed playing guitar, fishing, camping, and restoring old pickup trucks (and the occasional Buick). 

He is survived by his two sons - Thomas (Hannah) Willard and Joseph (Jennifer) Willard and granddaughters - Coda and Hendrix Willard, six siblings: twin sister, Deborah Oakes (Ken), Kathleen Pyne (Robert), Elinore Fox, Timothy Fox, Theresa Ashleman, Margaret Westover (Brian); thirteen nieces and nephews and their children.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents and brother Theodore Willard Jr.

His wishes were to be cremated and no services will be held.

Online condolences may be left @ www.wherrymortuary.com. 

Services entrusted to Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska.

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