Charles Willard Announcement
March 4, 2010
Charles H. (Jack) Willard, age 85, of Stevensville, MD passes away on Sunday January 24, 2010, at his home on Kent Point.
Beloved husband of Hazel G. Willard for 63 years, loving father of 7 children: Brian Willard, Jack Willard, Mark Willard, Melvin Willard, Denise Willard-Bridgeman, Sarah Willard-Draughon and Jeannie Willard-Davis. Devoted grandfather of 28 and great grandfather of 42.
He was born March 18,1924 in Frederick, MD to the late William Burke Willard and Lillian Rowena Engelbrecht. He is survived by 4 sisters and 2 brothers: Mildred Hanky, Helen Patton, William Willard, Jeannette Seigert, Avalon Berkebile, And Daniel Willard, as well as 11 nieces and nephews. He graduated from Frederick High School in 1942. Jack served in the European Theater of WWII in the Reconnaissance Platoon of the 37th Tank Battalion, Fourth Armored Division. He received a Purple Heart, the Distinguished Unit Badge and 4 battle stars for service in the European Campaigns, the final campaign being the Battle of the Bulge. He was wounded in the right shoulder on Friday April 13, 1943 in Chezechoslovakia. Jack returned to join his Uncle Dan Willard’s distribution business Metropolitan Poultry Company, located on E street SW Washington, DC. Jack learned the business from the ground up: selling chicken, driving trucks, and working on the loading dock. During this time he met his future wife Hazel Gene Howard, his contact for Metropolitan’s account with Walter Reed Commissary. Wanting to meet her face to face, Jack brought her the penny he “owed” her, marking the beginning of a long and loving relationship. They were married April 13, 1946. As Metropolitan grew, so did Jack’s responsibilities. He eventually purchased controlling interest in the thriving business serving as president of the company for the next 20 years and as Chairman of the Board until his death. Jack loved nature and was an avid sportsman and golf player. He belonged to the Society of Seniors Golf Association and was a lifetime member of Argyle Country Club. Jack was best known for his good heart and quick wit. It was said of him that he “never met a stranger”. When asked what he would say to his family’s future generations, he replied that they should “behave themselves and work hard”.
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December 22, 2009
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Welcome to our NEW Website
March 27, 2008
We are proud to finally unveil our new website. As you can see, the design and layout has completely changed improving functionality. With easy, intuitive controls, you can now navigate our site to find the latest information on products, industry trends and current market conditions. We invite you to take a tour and let us know what you think. Look for more great changes in the coming months as we continue to enhance the site's capabilities.
I also want to take a moment to thank all of the people that made this project possible. Our Metropolitan team; Brian, BJ, Kristen, Melanie, Scott, Sharon, Tracy and the entire staff. Our vendors; their support was instrumental in putting this together. Last but certainly not the least; Spinutech. They were amazing during the entire process. They exemplify the kind of company that we want to associate ourselves with; customer driven. Thank You!
Steven Kohan
Director of Sales & Marketing
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