Anthony Willard Obituary

Anthony Willard JOHNS ISLAND - Anthony Lawson Willard, 79, of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away, March 29, 2025. Married to Dorothy Willard for 51 adventurous years, Tony was born in New Haven, Connecticut on December 19, 1945. Tony was one of five children who were raised in the church community as his father served as the minister at Trinity Church. He earned his B.A. at Westminster College before attending the Thunderbird School of Global Management, where he earned his Master's Degree and met the love of his life and future wife, Dorothy. Their love for each other and their tremendous business acumen led them to professional opportunities in Indonesia, Sydney, and Tokyo before returning to the United States. Throughout these travels and subsequent chapters in New Jersey, Michigan, and South Carolina, Tony was always a friend to all, a faithful servant to God, and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His passion for travel, photography, tennis, and golf made for incredible stories and experiences that always brought smiles and wonder to those lucky enough to be around him. He is survived by his children, Scott Willard and his wife, Rachel Willard (3 children), Weston Willard and his wife, Anna Willard (2 children), and Amanda Willard and her husband, Michael Ott (3 children). There will be a private family ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please make donations to the The Dorothy Willard Scholarship Fund. Checks to be made to the P.E.O. Foundation, with a reference to the The Dorothy Willard Scholarship Fund on the memo line. And Mailed to: P.E.O. Foundation Attn: Cathy Dyer 4842 Highlander Lane Hollywood, SC 29449