ROLAND WAYNE WILLIARD, 68, of Atlanta, Kansas, passed away Sunday morning, July 18, 2010 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Born on December 10, 1941 in Cambridge, Kansas, he was the son of Roland L. and LeEtta (Moss) Williard. He was raised and received his education in Atlanta and graduated from Atlanta High School in 1959.

He was united in marriage to Kathleen Holt on February 27, 1960 at the Atlanta Christian Church. The couple made their home in Atlanta where Wayne made farming his lifelong career.

He was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Atlanta. Besides being an avid farmer, Wayne enjoyed hunting and fishing.

His family includes:
His wife: Kathleen of the home;
His children: Clint Williard and wife, Heather, of Harper, KS; and Carla Owen of San Antonio, TX;
His father: Roland Williard of Cambridge, KS;
His brother: Tom Williard and wife Linda of Burden, KS;
His grandchildren: Aaron Williard, Nicolai Williard, Trevor Owen, Taylor, Dayton, and Chyanne Albright; and
His great-grandchildren: Blake, Alexis, Ethan, Christian and Donivan.
He was preceded in death by his mother, LeEtta, and infant brother, Dean.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Miles Funeral Service in Winfield. Interment will follow at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery southeast of Atlanta. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 21, 2010. The family will greet friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M., that evening.

Memorials have been established in Wayne's name for the Atlanta First Responders and the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.