Willard C. Westfall

Willard C. Westfall, 65, of Harrison, Ariz. and formerly of Buckhannon, W.Va., passed away Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at North Arkansas Regional Hospital in Harrison after a short illness.

He was born July 17, 1953, a son of the late Oney and Rose Huffman Westfall.

He is survived by his wife, Idella; one son, James Westfall of La.; one daughter, Misty Westfall of Texas; three stepsons, Daniel Green of Va., Dale Green of Okla. and Josh Green of Pa.; one brother, James Westfall and wife Wilma of Buckhannon; five sisters, Karen Howell and husband George of Reedsville, W.Va., Shirley Woofter, Patty Smith and husband Freddie, Debra Catlin and husband Don and Darlene Reger all of Buckhannon; 16 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Westfall served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School.

In honor of Mr. Westfall’s wishes, he will be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home has assisted the family with arrangements.

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