of Conway, AR
February 24, 1948 - November 1, 2023
Willard Jeffery Wilbanks, 75, of Conway went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2023. He was born February 24, 1948 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Frances Mildred and Willard Corbin Wilbanks, Jr. Willard was proud to be a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He retired from the Corps of Engineers after 40 years. Willard attended Second Baptist Church in Conway, AR. He was a loving husband and father and a devoted "Poss" to his granddaughter. Willard was an intelligent man and a jokester that was always willing to help others and fight for the underdog. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Wilbanks; daughters, Leslie Wilbanks and Lindsey (Brian) Woodruff; granddaughter, Hazel Woodruff; brothers, James (Sandy) Wilbanks, David (MaryDell) Wilbanks and sister, Olivia (James) Young.
A Memorial will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
We will truly miss Jeff. We worked together many years. He was a great boss and better friend. Will miss having lunch at Woolly Hollow. Barbara, we hope to see you soon.
Jeff will be missed and lovingly remembered. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Enjoyed working with him at the Corps of Engineers. He was pleasant and had a sense of humor. Condolences go out to you and your family. May God bless you.
Ms. Barbara, Leslie, and Lindsey, I am so sorry for your loss! You all are in my prayers. Love you so much!
Thinking of you Barbara, Lindsey, Leslie, family and friends…..prayers are lifted for comfort during these days.
I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff was such a good friend, mentor and all around person. He was the first one who greeted me with the Corps of Engineers 20 years ago. I still kept contact with him. I will miss him so much. RIP my friend
Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and the girls in the weeks and months ahead.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Condolences. Prayers for the family.
May you rest in peace my dear friend, and my condolences to your entire family.
My deepest condolences to your family. Jeff was the kindest man. I wore with him at the Corps. Praying for your family.
My husband and I are both retired from the Corps of Engineers and had the pleasure of knowing Jeff. My husband worked in the same office with him for several years. We are saddened to hear of his passing and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Worked with Jeff many years. He was very helpful.