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Willard C. Westfall

Obituary Willard 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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