William Michael Willard

William Michael Willard Florence, SC William Michael Willard, 50, of Florence, SC, died Saturday, November 5, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Willard was born on October 10, 1961 in Walton County, GA, a son of the late William L. Willard Sr. and Nancy Ann Seabolt Cooper.He worked for SOPACKO in Mullins for the last nine years and was a member of Union Baptist Church in Marion.Mr. Willard enjoyed spending his free time boating with his friend, Buddy Cooper, taking care of his dogs, and being an avid gun enthusiast. He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Seabolt (Phil) Cooper of Florence; a sister, Pam Willard (Dane) Davis of Florence; brothers, William "Les"Willard, Jr. of Florence and Lynn (Cindy) Willard of Mt. Pleasant; two step-brothers Dale and Derrick Cooper; seven nieces; two great-nephews; and one great-niece. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, November 10, 2011 in the chapel of Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Florence Area Humane Society, PO Box 4804, Florence, SC 29502. Please sign the quest book for Mr. Willard at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.