Willard B. Rader Jr.

Willard B. Rader, Jr. age 60, of Eaton, OH, passed away Monday , August 18, 2014. Born April 13, 1954, he was the son of the late Willard B. Sr, and Victoria (Turner) Rader. Willard attended Twin Valley South High School in West Alexandria. A Master Electrician since 1975, he worked over 22 years for the Production Control Unit in Moraine. Willard was a jack of all trades and an inventor. Among his inventions was a "U-Joint Buster". He enjoyed riding his Harley, recently became a gold prospector, was a member of the GPAA, and raised his own cows for food. He is preceded in death by his father, Willard B. Rader, Sr. on January 22, 2008. Survived by wife Sharon D. Rader whom he married July 20, 1981: children Willard B "Tray" Rader, III of Georgetown, KY; Brian V. Rader of North Carolina and Kyla Preston Richardson of Liberty, IN: grandchildren Nicholas Austin Rader, Brianna Rader, Willard Chase Rader, IV, Charlie and Aden Richardson and Kylee Richardson: mother Victoria M. Rader of Eaton: sister Rebecca Sue Black of Hudson, FL: brother-in-law Silver "Joe" Fox of Eaton: many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great nephew and great nieces, as well as his biker family "dudes" and "dudettes". Family and friends may call on the family on Saturday August 23, 2014 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria, OH. Funeral services to follow at 1:00PM at the funeral home. Pastor Brian Deaton and Santo Landerer presiding. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, West Alexandria. Online condolences may be made at www.rlcfc.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Willard B. Rader Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.