Oscar Randolph "Fuzzy" Wills, Sr.

Oscar Randolph "Fuzzy" Wills, Sr., 91 of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on January 18, 2026, at Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke.

He was born on July 4, 1934, in Buena Vista to Walter Braxton Wills, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Lucas Wills.

Fuzzy worked in the garment industry and retired from Imperial Reading. After his retirement he continued to work first at Courtland Manufacturing and then J. Crew until the age of 82. He also proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War.

He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Wills Beard (Harold); his grandsons, Chris, Keith and Tyler Beard; granddaughter, Kellie Beard Allen (John); great grandson, Arlo Allen; longtime friend, Charlie Whetzel; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other friends.

Fuzzy is predeceased by his son, Oscar "Randy" Wills, Jr.; brothers, Homer, James, Walter, Jr., Ottie, Leonard, and Issac "Buddy"; sisters, Ella, Lillie, Nellie, Thelma, Ruby, and Gladys.

A special thank you to his caregiver, Brenda Connelly who took amazing care of him during his time at home, the staff at Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center and the wonderful staff at Gentle Shepherd Hospice.

The family will have a private memorial service.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions please consider the following.

Laurel Regional Program

401 Monticello Ave, Lynchburg, Va. 24501

434-522-3755

Meals on Wheels

605 Clay St., Lynchburg, Va 24504

434-847-0796

Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center

4550 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke, Va 24017

540-982-2860

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family.