Willard (Bill) Wilson Sr., 92, of Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away in the early hours of Friday, November 15, 2024, at home. One of 16 children born to the late Edward and Virchie Wilson. He was born in Jacksonburg, W.V., on September 7, 1932.
 A well-known timber cutter, a very active member of Richfork Church of Christ until his health failed him. A veteran of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Lorraine, in August of 1955 and raised four sons.
 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Sam, and 14 siblings, Delbert, Leona, Elmer, Virgil, Freda, Wilma, Kathleen, Lucy, Hazel, Velma, Beulah, Paul, Leonard, and Betty.
 He is survived by his wife Lorraine, their sons, Willard Jr. of Woodsfield, Lewis (April) of New Martinsville, W.V., Ralph (Jeannette) of Woodsfield, one brother Ed of Paden City, W.V., several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
 Friends were received from 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday, November 17 at Bauer-Turner Funeral Home, Woodsfield, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2024, with Jack Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemeter,y Woodsfield, with full military graveside services.