In Memory

David Will

David Will

PETERSBURG – David Eugene Will, 62, died Sunday afternoon, March 11, 2012, at his home.

Mr. Will was born Dec. 24, 1949, in Youngstown, a son of Carl and Mildred (Barchie) Will.

He was a 1968 graduate of Boardman High School. Mr. Will previously worked for Youngstown Iron and Metal, Metalico, and retired in 1998 from General Motors. He also owned his own business in North Lima, Dave’s Auto Service for many years.

He had a love of cars including racing cars and NASCAR. His pride and joy was his 1971 Chevelle, which he took to cars shows and won awards in many states.

Mr. Will was a proud Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War from Aug. 11, 1969, until being honorably discharged Aug. 10, 1971. He was member of the 1st Infantry at Ft. Hood, Texas, receiving numerous medals including, the Sharpshooter Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and Marksman.

In addition to his father, Carl, of Florida, he is survived by his wife, the former Joyce Little, whom he married March 6, 2008; his first wife, Linda Will of Florida; daughter, Kristy (Andrew) Vargo of Canfield; son, Chad (Amanda) Will of New Middletown; brother, Thomas (Peg) Will of Canfield; three sisters, Jan Daley of Columbiana, Patricia Will of Calcutta, and Linda (David) Skillman of Columbiana; four grandchildren, Kailah and Karah Vargo and Dakota and Hayden Will; stepdaughter, Misty Fox of Salem; and three stepsons, Justin, who helped care for him in his last few months, Daniel and Anthony Zimmerly, all of Salem.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Market St., Boardman, with full military honors to follow.

Family and friends will be received today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 4996 Market St., Boardman.

Contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.



 
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04/01/14 06:19 PM #1    

Lynn Evans (Dunn)

One of my first new friends at Stadium Dr. Great guy, sorry he is gone. Lynn Evans Dunn


06/01/14 11:03 PM #2    

David West

Dave Will, You were one the first people I befriended When i started at Boadman High. We sat next to each other for 4 years in Mr. Garwigs homeroom class. I remember all the times we'd hang out at your place with all the volkswagons everywhere. I can't tell how many times you offered to fix my car. It was a sad day when you parted, even though we had not seen each other in years.

                        Rest in peace, Dave West


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