Willard E. Kiziah, age 80 years, of Readington Township, NJ, died on Sunday, July 24, 2016 in the Hunterdon Care Center, Raritan Township, NJ.

Born on December 8, 1935 in Lenoir, North Carolina, son of the late Troy and Ruth Lanier Kiziah, he had lived in Readington Township since 1981, having formerly lived in Hockessin, DE.

Willard was a veteran of the United States Air Force, honorably serving from 1954-1958 and then serving in the reserves until 1962. He was very proud of his military service and spent most of his time serving in Germany as a military accountant. This foundation led him to realize that he truly could do anything he set his mind to do and with a little hard work, anything was possible.

He returned to the United States and then worked his way up to eventually retire as the Assistant Comptroller for Beneficial Management Corp., Pepack-Gladstone, NJ after many years of loyal service.

Willard greatly enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, chess and keeping a pristine and manicured lawn at his home. He was always thinking about his family in North Carolina and as he achieved successes, he always made sure his entire family was supported as best as he could.

The highlight of his life and the light of his legacy is by far meeting his wife of fifty-three years, Doris Shriver Kiziah, with whom he joined hands in marriage on December 8, 1962. Their love was a true partnership and the next highlight of Willard’s life was when he became a father to Jennifer and Elizabeth. He always wanted the best for his daughter’s and believed that education was their gateway to happiness. He remained extremely proud of them and was happy to see that they had found joy in their lives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred, and brother, Melvin.

Surviving are his devoted wife, Doris; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer Elaine Kiziah, Ph.D. and Robert Hoover of Richmond, VA and Elizabeth Ann and Robert Lodi of Uxbridge, MA; four siblings, Ethel Walker, Ruby Icenhour, Linda Holder and her husband, Dale and Jerry Kiziah; a sister-in-law, Ann Howes and her husband, John; and several extended family members and friends.

Funeral services and interment are private under the care and direction of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.

Everyone is invited to visit Willard’s permanent memorial site at www.wrightfamily.com to send a public or private message of condolence and to share stories and photographs of his life.

Memorial contributions may be made to the U.S.O. via “In Memory Of”  by clicking HERE or visiting www.inmemoryof-memorial.org. If you need assistance, please contact the funeral home.

If you prefer to mail your donation, please send to: In Memory Of, 3040 Waverly Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Checks may be made payable to “In Memory Of”.