Gary Lee Willyerd, 72, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Owensboro Health in Owensboro, KY.

He was born on October 23, 1948 in Anna, IL to the late Mary Sadler Kluepfel and George Willyerd. Gary worked for Integrated Energy Technologies as an ultrasound technician in Evansville, IN and worked at Arvin and Special Metals in Princeton, KY. He was a Retired United States Army Reservist where he served as a drill sergeant. He was a member of Covenant Community Church in Madisonville. Gary enjoyed reading his Bible, gardening and watching NASCAR.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Mount.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-two years, Brenda Myatt Willyerd; daughter, Debra (Stephen) Garlene Enoch of Madisonville; granddaughters, Irelane Lee Enoch and Gracie Dale Enoch both of Madisonville; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved fur babies, Heidi and Cocoa.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Covenant Community Church, 1055 N. Main St., Madisonville, KY 42431 with Dr. Michael Knight officiating, with military honors performed by the Hopkins County Honor Guard. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.

A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour Saturday at the church.

A graveside service and burial will be held at Noon on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Casper Cemetery, 110 Casper Church Rd., Anna, IL, 62906.

Memorial contributions may be made in Gary's memory to the Hopkins County Humane Society, 2210 Laffoon Trail, Madisonville, KY 42431.