John Henry Willard

John Henry Willard, age 63, of Rockaway Beach, Missouri.

John Henry Willard, age 63, of Rockaway Beach, Missouri, passed away September 3, 2022, after his battle with cancer. He entered this life March 11, 1959, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of John and Henrietta (Cozart) Willard. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tabby Willard; and brother, Carl Pace. He was united in marriage March 20, 1983, to Cynthia Lucille Parker. 

A wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, John was known for many other traits: singer, songwriter, jokester, classic car fan, and wonderful guy. He was an old hippie, drifter, and traveler who made it to every state except Alaska. Not long before passing, John was asked what his favorite hobby was, he said letting the grandkids crawl all over him. His family was the number one on his list, and they know his love in their hearts. 

John is survived by his wife of forty years, Cynthia Willard; two daughters: Nicole (Billy) Miller of Oklahoma, and Dejah Willard of Missouri; four sons: Jache Willard of Hawaii, Kodie Willard of Missouri, Taven (Bree) Willard of Missouri, and Glane Willard of Missouri; twelve grandchildren: Bree, Alain, Parker, Gabriel, Lily, Deztiney, Aowyn, Aryah, Atlas, Nathan, Michael, and Brooke; sister, Agnes (Skeeter) Glasgow of Arizona; and four close friends to whom the family wish to offer heartfelt thanks: Tonya Armant, Susanne (Sam) Wadsworth, Gina Blankenship, and Rosella Guffey. 

A celebration of life will be at 1:00 p.m. September 24, 2022, at the Pawhuska Church of God, 814 E. 9th St, Pawhuska, Oklahoma, with Jakie Bruno officiating, and a meal to follow. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.