of Mountain Home, AR
June 1, 1963 - September 24, 2018
Russell (Rusty) W. Willett 55 passed away at home on September 24, 2018. Rusty was born on June 1, 1963 to Russell and Opal Willett. He married Christine Applegate on September 27, 1986. He is survived by his wife Christine, daughter Taylor (Joe) and precious grandson Owen Walsh, son Zane Willett, sister's Ilene Stevenson, Alice Willett, Peggy (Jon) Miller, brother's Bill, Kenny and Charlie Willett. A host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 brothers.
Rusty worked in construction. He never met a stranger and was a friend to many people.
A gathering of friends and family will be at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Gassville Baptist Church with a memorial service to follow at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Gary Wise officiating.
In lieu of flowers, an account has been set up at First Security Bank to help offset funeral costs.
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50 Condolence(s)
DW
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Melody Sykes
Friday, September 28, 2018
Dear Willett Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Melody PIttaway Sykes
Becky Gifford -Dalton
Friday, September 28, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear about Rusty. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brad & Ashley Poush and Family
Friday, September 28, 2018
Chris and family our thoughts and prayers are with you right now. Rusty will be missed by all of us. Stay strong.
Ed and Darlene Bartosz
Friday, September 28, 2018
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all who new him. Our thoughts and prayers are wilth you and your family
Tina Hayes
Friday, September 28, 2018
I had the pleasure of going to school with Rusty, he was always so friendly and so funny. Everybody that hung out with Rusty loved him. He will truly be missed.
Frank and Barb Wayland
Thursday, September 27, 2018
To the Willett family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rusty always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell.
Kimberley Azlin
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Chris and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Rusty. Sending prayers that God gives you all comfort and understanding during this difficult time.
Carol Foster
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Prayers for all his family.
katren simpson webb
Thursday, September 27, 2018
I will miss you my friend.
Mike and Paula Bennett
Thursday, September 27, 2018
What a great loss for his family and the area, he was a great man. While we will cry because we lost you, we will smile when we remember you. RIP Brother.
Mike and Dianna Roller
Thursday, September 27, 2018
To all of Rusty's family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences. You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy at this very difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rusty was a student of mine (Dianna) when I taught at Mountain Home High School. He was a joy to have in my class. It makes me very sad to hear of his passing. He will be missed. We bumped into him recently on the square. It was nice to see him and get to visit.
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller
Carmen & Rob Iversen
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Dear Willett Family,
So sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. He fought a long hard battle the last few years. Know that he's at peace now. All my love to the family. Peace, prayers and blessings
Carmen & Rob
Pam Cash
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Mr. Willett always had a smile for everyone. I taught one of his children and every time I would see him around town, he would always smile and visit with my husband and I. He was a great a friendly man and will be missed.
Bobbie Dillard
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Chris, and the entire Willett family. Take heart in the fact, that we will all see him again.
Bobby and Diane Anderson
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. God bless and comfort the Willett family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ilene Stevenson
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
I am Rusty's sister & I loved him every day of his life & will love & miss him every day of mine. I love what some of you posted about his blue eyes,, he was beginning to look a lot like our Dad .He had been so sick recently that most of us spent some unnormal time with him & have special memories of those quiet talks. He was strong ,tough, had a lot of willpower but when the Lord called his name he had to go.
Larry Smith will you call me 870-421-6181 Thanks, Ilene
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Pat and Sandy Wilson
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Friends Last Forever.....
RIP brother, see you on the other side
Patrick and Sandy Wilson
Cathy (Ramsey) Kramer
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Dear Family, I am saddened to read of Rusty's passing. My sympathy to each of you. May he rest in sweet peace and you find comfort in that knowledge
Joe and Lynda Fleming
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Love to all, we are thinking of you and wish you comfort in fond memories of Rusty. (Awesome blue eyes and terrific laugh
Love
Lyn and Joe
Chris (Cloyd) Owens
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
So sad to hear of Rusty's passing. He and I rode the same school bus back in the late 70's. Good memories...My heartfelt condolences to the entire Willett family and all of his friends and extended family. We have gained another Angel to watch over us.
Jim and Arlene Bruzzichesi
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
So sorry for your loss!! You are all in our prayers.
Dean Wainscott
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Condolences to the Willet family. I will miss you and that Steelie gaze of yours... I pray you are at peace! Dean
Jerry and Barb Johnson
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Chis, We're so sorry of Rusty's passing. We think of all of the many friends we had in Mtn. Home. I always remembered Rusty coming into Gilbert Realty as he always had a smile for everyone.
Larry Smith
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
To my Cousins and families. I'm so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ron & Kim Skiver
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
We will miss you Rusty. This guy was the Fonzie of the 80's & 90's! RIP Rusty.
Nancy Danuser Reed
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
I am so sad to hear of Rusty's death. He was such a friendly and nice young man whom I enjoyed seeing at school....always a smile.
I would attend his service, but I am at Mayo Clinic for surgery. I
love the Willett and Applegate families and they know it. If we can do anything to help, please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
Dwain and Nancy Reed
Nadine Biggers Froderman
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
I am so sorry to hear that Rusty has passed. I feel bad for the entire family, and we go back a very long ways. I grew up thinking the Willett family were my cousins - like so many of us of that generation, we were family. Your Uncle Frank was my brother in law. While I didn't know Rusty personally, I still feel the loss of a friend. You have my deepest sympathy.
Juanita Smith
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
My prayers and thoughts are with the Willet family, so sorry to hear of Rusty passing.
Joyce & Larry Clayton
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
My heart is still broken as I know all of yours are. Rusty always had a smile, joke, story or something to tell every time we were around you all. He will be miss and I am so grateful I had a chance to know him and still be here for the family. Love and prayers with you all.
Karen Casey
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
I pray God blesses you all with strength, peace and comfort. Thinking of all of you. With my deepest sympathy.
Karen Casey
Deborah Bohannon
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Love& Prayers!!!
Kenny & Kaye Lee
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Rusty with those beautiful blue Willett eyes. Our hearts will be forever broken and you will be missed always. God Speed Blessing to Chris, Taylor and Zane and all the Willett family. Kenny & Kaye Lee
Kaye Lee
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Rusty with those beautiful blue Willett eyes. Our hearts will be forever broken and you will be missed always. God Speed Blessing to Chris, Taylor and Zane and all the Willett family.
Russell & Cindy Conn
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of Rusty’s family.
Bruce and Tina Benton
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Hugs and prayers â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Jackie Zlatos(Rubis)
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Deepest Condolences to the Willett Family, and to ALL who had the great pleasure of knowing one of the "Worlds Finest"! Rustys energy, and enthusiasm for Life , was truly contagious !...One of my First, and "Best Buds"!...so Blessed to have known you...We'll meet again...Be at Peace !
Linda Napier
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Sure will miss seeing his smiling face and giving him a bunch of suckers when he came through. My deepest condolences for all of you.
Lari Deignan (Larson)
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go out to Chris and the Willett family. My heart is broken with the news of Rusty’s passing. Rusty was one of my favorite childhood friends. The memories can never be erased. RIP my dear friend.
Janice Triner
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Chris and family,
I am so.sad to learn of Rusty's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him. My deepest sympathy.
Michelle & Jamie Simone
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Chris, Taylor and Zane. We pray for strength, guidance and grace during this difficult time.
Peggy Miller
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
You will always be my little brother. I love you and miss you. Until we meet again.
Katherine R Clark And Alice Clark
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Our Condolences to the WILLETT Family and FRIENDS
Anita osborn
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
My prayers and thoughts are with the Willet family, so sorry to hear of Rusty passing.
Robert & Dawn Ross
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
May family and friends of Rusty find comfort during these trying times.He will be missed by many. Our deepest sympathy.
Wesley and Laura Johnson
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Deepest condolences to the Willett family. Words can not express the loss of Rusty. He will be forever greatly missed and so sad to see him leave this earthly world. See ya 'round Mr. Blue Eyes! Hope you are at peace now. Much love always!
Dianne Dent (Stone)
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
My heart is broken to hear of his passing. I rode the school bus with the Willett family and considered them all very good friends and was so blessed to know them. Prayers to all the family. Such a loss to us all.
Evelyn McGaha
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
My condolences to the Willett Family on the loss of your loved one.
Vickie Hilton
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
My condolences go out to all the family at this time of your loss.
James Floyd
Monday, September 24, 2018
To the Willett family, sorry to hear.
James.