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Willard 'Wil' Drymon
WILLARD "WIL" DALE DRYMON
Marion
Willard "Wil" Dale Drymon, 80, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on June 21, 2021. Per his wishes, he has been cremated. Services will be at a later date.
Wil was born July 25, 1940, in Mountain View, Mo., to Rupert and Laurine (Coberly) Drymon. He graduated from Springville High School. He gave many years of service to Barron Motor Supply as a driver.
He found joy in watching NASCAR races, westerns and all Iowa athletic events. He especially enjoyed long drives in the country and family camping trips. He cherished the time he spent with his family.
Wil was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Clifford and Herbert; and his sister, June Ellen.
He is survived by his children, Marcia (Jon), Lisa and Jeff (Angie); grandchildren, Amy (John), Ben, Kelsy, Elizabeth (Twan), Erin (Corey), Steven and Kay (Quentin); great-grandchildren, Jane, Jackson, Kyree, Jaianna, Mekhi, Maysa, Oliver and Baby C; sister, Donna Sue (Ryan); and sister-in-law, Rita; along with many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to Camp Courageous of Iowa or UnityPoint Hospice.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.
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