Troy Odell Williard

Mr. Troy Odell Williard, 84, died on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Brookdale Nursing Home. Troy was born on December 1, 1932, in Davidson County to Milton Stokes and Elizabeth Spell Williard. Troy was raised in rural Forsyth county, where he worked long hours as a mechanic, farmed on the evenings and weekends, and raised his children alongside his beloved wife, the late Carolyn Grace Williard. Later, he retired from Roadway Express as a Mechanic after many years of loyal service. Among his many hobbies, he was a musician and private pilot. Children and grandchildren fondly remember plane rides over fields and peanut patches accompanied by barrel rolls in his PT-19 War Trainer. In addition to aircrafts, he enjoyed trips to the beach, fishing, spending time with family, and his furry companions- Belle and Sheeba. A true patriot, he took pride in his country and those who served, no matter his circumstance, he insisted on donating and supporting the Paralyzed Veterans of America and the Wounded Warriors Project. He faithfully served as a member of the North Carolina Civil Air Patrol Wing #82, where he focused on emergency services and aircraft mechanics. Troy was a proud, kind, and warm man, he was deeply loved, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, and loving wife, Carolyn, he was preceded in death by one son, Mitchell Williard; one sister, Jaunita Woodard; and one grandson, Stephen Williard. Surviving are two sons, Kent (Gale) Williard and Steve (Debbie) Williard; three grandchildren, Robbie Williard, Jennifer Solano, and Mary Williard; and four great-grandchildren, Alec, Payton, Kaylie, and Brionna. Also surviving are one brother, Don (Grace) Williard; special niece, Beverly Gibson; and several other, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. David Keaton officiating. The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Brookdale Nursing Home and Kate B. Reynolds for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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