James Willard

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Willard of Saginaw, Michigan, whose life came to an end on March 8, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Willard to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Willard and Helen Willard; his wife Karen Wilson; and his brothers, John and Ron Willard.

He is survived by: his sons, Jim Wilson (Janice) and John Wilson (Nick); his grandchildren, Tiffany Vaiksnoras (Brian), Matthew Wilson (Erica) and Jacob Wilson; his great grandchild Vincent Vaiksnoras; his siblings, Mary Lee Hudson and David Willard; and his sisters-in-law, Jean Willard and Linda Willard.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 11th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cederberg-Brietzke Funeral Home (403 N Michigan Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. The military honors will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Eastlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery (7475 E Holland Rd, Saginaw, MI 48601). A committal service will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 12:15 PM at the same location.