Willard A. Sayers, 86, of Elyria passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born December 27, 1931 in N. Ridgeville and was a graduate of N. Ridgeville High School. Willard worked for the Grafton Correctional Institution. He was a member of Sugar Ridge Baptist Church , Lyndon Order of Eastern Star #361, Harrisville Masonic Lodge # 137 Lodi, and he enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, all Cleveland sports teams and had a great love of family. Survivors include his daughters Sharon Booth, Susan (David) Herb both of Elyria; sons Donald (Colleen) of Elyria, Willard (Kimberly), of Sheffield Village; grandchildren David (Jill) Booth, Valerie Booth, Kristie Sayers, Brandi Herb, Ryan (Elena) Sayers, Michael Herb, Matthew Herb, Brandon Sayers, Ashley Sayers; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; sister Jean Bauer of Valley City. He was preceded in death his wife whom he was married to for 60 years Barbara (nee Carman) ; his parents Aaron and Maude Sayers (nee Faulkner); sisters Joyce Gunther, Joanie Hales; brother Ted. Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626, with a 6:30 PM Lyndon Chapter Order of Eastern Star Services. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, September 29, 2018. Pastor Ray Carpenter will officiate. Burial Resthaven Memory Gardens (Avon). Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com