Willard is survived by his spouse, Diane M Way; his son Willard R Way II (Lauri Way); his daughter Paula C Way; his step son Jeffrey M Martinez (Shannon Martinez); and his step daughter. Jennifer L Rosson; his sister Katherine Sechrist; his grandson David Lee Way, his granddaughter Jennifer Way, his grandson Joshua James Rosson, his granddaughter Viktoria Martinez, his granddaughter Courtney Rae Martinez, his grandson Teegan Martinez and his grandson Tanner Martinez. Mr Way is also survived by numerous nieces,nephews and several great grandchildren.
Willard was preceded in death by his sister Elaine Evans; Daughter Dawn Kristy Brown and his step son Joshua T Martinez.
Bill is a Vietnam Veteran. Upon graduating high school, Bill enlisted and served 20+ years in the United States Navy. As a MM1st Class serving on the USS Chevalier, USS Gyatt and the USS Saint Paul. Bill was a member of the USS Saint Paul Association and the Fleet Reserve.
Bill then began his 2nd career at Padre Dam Municipal Water District in Santee where he was Employed for 20 years before he retired. He enjoyed his retirement years with his loving wife, model trains, missing vowel word puzzles and his collection of over 1,000 movies.
His celebration of life to be announced at a later date.