Willard D. Burris, 90, of Troy, MO, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 at Troy Manor. He was born on June 20, 1931 in Piggott, Arkansas to William and Clara (Throghmorton). Willard grew up with his three siblings: Sue, Carolyn and Donald. He met his s weetheart, Anita Seal and two years later, they were joined in holy matrimony on June 17, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas. The couple moved back to Missouri for Willard's work at Star Mfg. Co. They were blessed with three children: Sharon, Jim and Terry. After working at Star Mfg., he worked for Kroger in the warehouse. The family said he always wanted to have his own grocery store. After his retirement, the couple enjoyed traveling in their motor home. They later moved to Camdeton for a few years and later moved to Moscow Mills. Willard was a musician and could play anything with strings. When he was younger, he played in a Blue Grass group called "Clay County Boys" in Arkansas. He also loved to go fishing with family and friends. Willard was a kind and caring man who was able to make people laugh with his jokes. He was a good provider for his family and cherished each and everyone of them.

Surviving are his loving children: Sharon (Lawrence) Robinson of Troy, Jim (Laura) Burris of St.Charles, Terry (Debby) Burris of St.Paul; his 7 grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren and his two sisters: Sue Hollis of Paragould, Ark and Carolyn Harris of Jonesboro, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anita Burris on Oct. 5, 2010; and
his brother, Donald Burris.

Visitation to be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8244.

A funeral service to also be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, 1:00 p.m., at the funeral home in Troy. Rev. Mark Spence to officiate. Interment to follow in Troy City Cemetery, Troy. Memorials may be made to: the Paragould  Childrens' Home, c/o McCoy- Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy.

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com