Paul Willard

Paul Christopher H. “Luke” Willard, 58, passed Wednesday evening, February 5, 2025 at his home after a sudden illness. He was a son of the late Paul and Dolores (Good) Willard.

Paul was a Ripley High School graduate and attended Marshall University before becoming a clinical management coordinator for CAMC in Charleston where he worked for 26 years and made many friends along the way. He enjoyed reading and dressing up as Santa Claus during the Christmas season. He never met a stranger and will be remembered for his kind, loving personality.

Surviving family members are his aunt Betty Good Price (uncle Bob); several cousins; and a host of lifelong friends. In Honoring his request, he will be cremated. A private burial will be held at a later date at the Pleasant View Cemetery on Fisher Ridge in Kenna, WV.