Willard Scott Obituary

I worked with Willard with the Today Show at a grand opening of a mall in Lafayette, IN. He was warm, charming and gracious to everyone he met. Did a book signing and stayed for the very last fan, spreading smiles the entire time. He is missed.

Jolly Jolly Jolly you are missed . Fort Worth you always made my day when my mother was dying from Alzheimer's. Fair Well .

Wonderful person always enjoyed weather reports and shout-out greetings to all the centenarians and older he would congratulate on his weather show. God-bless his family and will keep them in prayers.
Thank-you for sharing his death with the public allowing us to love and miss this special person. He gave so much to the American public with his kind and loving gestures. You knew he loved and truly cared about each person he came into contact with and enjoyed their time with him every day.
Thank-you, for sharing his obituary with the fans that truly loved him back.
Cordially,
John Osborn

To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful weatherman Mr. Willard Scott fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. May the love and the special memory you shared with your father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and other relatives show just how much your life was touched by him. We hope many of the encouraging words and thoughts on this site comforts you during this difficult time also. We enjoyed Mr. Willard Scott as the weatherman for “The Today Show” to whom he brought much laughter and joy too. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. Thank you for Mr. Willard Scott's contribution to the media industry. He will be remembered and missed, but his contributions not forgotten. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories and legacy.

THERE ARE NO WORS THAT ANYONE COULD SAY, YET WE ARE ALL MOURNING THE LOST OF A FAMILY MEMBER OF THE TODAY SHOW WILLARD SCOTT HE WAS THE WEATHERMAN, HE DID THE BIRTHDAY GREETING FOR SMUCKER'S. ALSO, DID GUEST APPEARENCES PLAYING PATTY POOL HUSBAND PETER POOL. HE WILL BE MISSED AND NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
MY THOUGHTS, AND PRAYER ARE WITH YOU...

RIP KEEP ON DOING THE SMUCKER'S BIRTHDAY..

I want to send my condolences to the Scott family May God Bless you

I want to offer my condolences to the family. May your happy memories help you in this sad time.

I , REMEMBERED WATCHING WILLARD AS , A CHILD !!!!!!!!! ENJOY , YOUR WEEKEND TO YOU !!!!!!!!!!! SIR #5 & #15 JOHN 2:01-2:80 ???????????????????

The family of Sherman C Hildreth (former Director of Operations NBC/WRC-TV) offer our sincere condolences to Paris and family. Willard brought many smiles and laughter to those who were fortunate to work at 4001 Nebraska Ave.
Many fond memories for me as a summer stage hand preparing the paper weather maps with fingers crossed the double tape would hold them in place. And enjoying between show dinners at McLean Gardens as Willard would lighten up the TV announcers with his wit and humour.
May you Rest In Peace as you bring happiness to those you come across in the Heavens.

Curt Hildreth

My condolences to the Scott family and friends, fans for your loss.

I've missed his beautiful personality...love never ends...

Condolences to the Scott family. A smile to always remember. May your Grand Creator keeps granting you all peace

On GW old shoe! Your life is judged by your smiles, not the tears; your age by your friends, not the years. Your GWHS year book said "most likely to succeed and you did. Peace forever.

I loved watching him daily. He had. Beautiful fun spirit. He was always kind to people. I know that he was. Good Husband & Father. Thank you for sharing him with the world .

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Scott family on the death of Willard. He was the TODAY show!

I was very fortunate to know Willard growing up in Alexandria, VA. I knew his Dad and Mom. He was a genuine wonderful man. he was all the good things people said about him and MORE.

Dear Mary & Sally,
My deepest condolences. Your father was one of the happiest persons that I ever got to meet; his laugh and smile were infectious. To spend a moment in his enthusiastic presence was an honor, I thought that you two were the luckiest girls in the world for having such a cheerful and supportive dad.
In deepest sympathy,
Mary Ann Babrich (NDA'79)

We, the Lake family of Kensington, Md would like to thank Willard for all the happiness that he brought to our family over the many decades he spent in the DC area. He was always a star at local parades in Bethesda which my parents always took us to see. A more giving, positive person he was. We were all so sad upon his passing last Saturday.
Snickers has, and will remain our jam of choice. Young people today will not know who Willard was, but he was a part of our early years. May he Rest In Peace. He was a wonderful person.

We loved you Willard. God Bless you

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Willard Scott. I remember him so well doing the weather. It means he had such an impact on us all. May God give your family comfort and peace as you mourn his loss. Philippians 4:7

Best weather man ever

My condolences to the family of Willard Scott. God sees your sorrow and He will comfort all of you because "He is the God of all comfort."

Rest In Peace, Mr. Scott!! What an enduring legacy you’ve left us

I met Willard Scott at the Delaplane General Store many years agowhat an honor!! He was such a kind, personable man A True Legend! We’ll definitely miss him!

A legend...there are few people who by merely being there, can make you feel like the world is okay for one more day. Willard Scott was one of them. No matter what troubles could be present on any given day, just seeing Willard on TV doing the weather and bantering with folks, makes you feel things will be okay. Willard had a way of allowing you to feel happy about life and feeling lucky to be around to share this day...today. He will be missed by many more people than we realize. Thank you Willard Scott for making a positive mark in lives you never knew.

A wonderful and funny human being. When I lived in Arlington, Virginia I was his paper boy and he always greeted me with a smile and a funny word. He will be greatly missed by all.

Willard Scott was a happy go lucky person. Got along with everyone. He didn't care who it was or what color they where. He was there for everyone. He was just a funny, caring, incredibly man. He will be missed that's for sure. God Bless his family! He's in a beautiful and better place now. No suffering and no pain. Take care and prayers to all his family!

MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES. YOU BROUGHT GREAT JOY TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE. MAY YOU CONTINUE YOUR JOY WITH THE LORD. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS WITH THE WORLD. GOD BLESS, RIP.

He was a great person and i enjoyed watching him on the today show each morning.I know all of us will miss him including his friends at the today show. I will keep willard in my prayers.
katie,al and the rest of the today show family.
Very Truly Yours
Frank Delle Cese
[email protected]

I watched him when he was doing the weather and Smuckers jar. I thought he was so funny and entertaining. RIP Mr. Willard Scott. You will be remembered always.

Paris, Thinking of you as you lay Willard too rest. Sofia and William Haffenreffer

I grew up watching him doing the weather. He was the best part of the news. ❤

Thank You, Willard. You brought so much joy and may you Rest In Peace.

Rest In Peace Willard - you earned it! You made us all feel important while you earned a living as a weatherman spreading love and a down home sense of humor. Thanks for the wonderful memories. Sincere condolences to your family.

Rest In Peace Willard - you earned it! You made us all feel important while you earned a living as a weatherman spreading love and a down home sense of humor. Thanks for the wonderful memories. Sincere condolences to your family.

Remember his smiling face and jolly personality

You will be remembered for how you acted for McDonald's and did the weather reports every morning for the "Today Show."

Like many viewers, I watched Willard Scott in the eighties. I was a single parent getting my kids ready for school and getting myself ready for work. He was an icon of the station. I particularly enjoyed his Smucker’s centurion announcements.

Rest I’m peace. You will be missed. You brought joy into my home❤

My father was the Washington Post restaurant in '70s and Willard wrote to him (no email back then) recommending the ham at a restaurant in Virginia. The family drove out there and it was great but I don't remember the name of the place. Anyway know Willard's favorite restaurant near Delaplane?

So sorry. for his family loved Willard Scott Watch him every morning with my Dad Prayers sent

September 6, 2021

Dear Family of Mr. Willard Scott:

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to all of you on your loss. Willard will be missed by all of those people who knew, and loved him. And especially by those people whose lives that he had touch. He did leave a great legacy. And he will not be forgotten. All we can say is, "Rest In Peace, Willard".

MATTHEW 5:4 "BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN, FOR THEY WILL BE COMFORTED."

PSALM 30:5 "WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT, BUT REJOICING COMES IN THE MORNING."

WITH OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY, FROM MS. VALINDA D. JONES, A 44 YEAR MEMBER OF SIXTH GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 600 EAST 35TH STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60616, AND ALSO THEIR "PUBLIC RELATIONS PERSON", AND THE FORMER COOP MEMBERS, AND THE FORMER MEMBERS OF CHURCH MUSICIAN SHIP GUILD, INC.(C.M.S. GUILD, INC.)

MS. JONES IS A FORMER MEMBER AS OF 1988-2008. THE LATE DR. MILDRED G. LEWIS WAS THE FOUNDER, AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

To the Scott family he really was a Joy Boy. Hope he and Ed Walker are having a great reunion. Condolences to his family. RIP WILLARD.

Your weather broadcasts will be remembered.

R I P Willard Scott Condolences to your Family

September 6, 2021

Dear Family of Mr. Willard Scott:

I am a 44 year Member of Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church, 600 East 35th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60616. I am also their "Advertising". "Marketing", and "Public Relations Person". Reverend Dr. David B. Thornton is the Pastor, and Reverend Donald B. Register is the Pastor Emeritus. I am also A Former Alumni of Columbia College in Chicago,Illinois. "Class of 1982".

I am also A Former Member of Church Musician Ship Guild, Inc. (1988-2008). The late Dr. Mildred G. Lewis was The Founder, and Executive Director. I was their Assistant Administrative Secretary, Executive Secretary, and Public Relations Director.

I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to all of you on your loss. Willard will be missed by all of those people who knew, and loved him. He did leave a great legacy. And he will not be forgotten. All I can say is, "Rest In Peace, Willard".

WITH MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY, FROM, MS. VALINDA D. JONES OF CINCINNATI, OHIO. I USE TO LIVE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

To Willard Scott family,
Willard was a true gentleman who lit up everyone who heard and viewed him, with joy. Few in public life have achieved such impact and legacy. God bless you in your loss.

Willard will be missed, I used to love him on the news show , funny , kind hearted . May he rest in Jesus arms amen

To Willard Scott family. My condolences and prayers.

My deepest condolences to the Scott Family. Willard will not be forgotten. He left a legacy behind in the industry where he will always be remembered. May the God of Tender Mercies take care of you as he comforts your grieving hearts with his loving kindness and peace. May he support you with his strength as he carries the load of your grief. Psalm 68:19

Thank you for your humor and your live of people and animals. You will be missed.

To the family of Willard Scott, I am very sorry for your loss. I watched Mr. Scott for many years on the Today show. He had such a pleasant personality. May the God of comfort be with all of you as you mourn your loss.

We are going to miss Willard. We grew up watching him as the Weatherman on NBC. This man had love for the people and made you feel at home. He was honest and loving. RIP Willard you are now with the LORD. We love you and miss you.

My who a European,
LOVED Mr. Willard, as did
all of the family. Watched the Today Show for Willard.
She always said she lived
Long enough to have him
Announce 100 birthday.
Unfortunately, she was
Killed by a teenager drag
Racing as she left Sunday
Church services. Look him
Up im Heaven Mama, I´m sure he will be delighted to
say heppy Brthdy to you.
Mr. Willard, you were/are truly loved. Rip in Peace with the Lord.
Your BIG TODAY FAN
LV

So sorry for your loss

A Today show icon and legend that will be so greatly missed.. Sincerest condolences to the Scott family, may God be with all of you in your time of need.

RIP Big guy. You'll always be my Stormy Willard from your days in DC. Say hi to Jim Gibbons and all your radio buddies, and keep them laughing..Prayers to your family for their loss. ❤

Our deepest condolences to his wife and children. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during extremely difficult time.

I watched him on the today show he was really great,loved the way he did the birthdays for peopl

Hi how are you I am good u I was writing to you to give my condolences to you and your family etc. RIP I loved his weather forecasting etc. he seemed like a nice person I will miss him so. No rush take care bye

God Bless you Willard. My family and I knew Willard since he was Bozo the clown. My sisters and I where on his show back in the 50’s. I remember when he pull my sisters piggy tails on the Bozo show. We had so much fun and laughter. He was a special person and I enjoyed his humor. My condolences and prayers to his family.
God Bless, Shirley Shaffer

This is less a condolence than a lovely memory and missed opportunity for appreciation...
My high school friend Trina Neuhauser's mother was "in love" with Willard! I visited Trina in NYC 1982-3 when I was interviewing Russians for two weeks mostly in Brooklyn for a study. One night we went to dinner at a small, very quiet Italian neighborhood restaurant near E 81st where she was living and found Willard Scott eating there alone. Trina waited for him to finish his meal then, breaking ALL NYC protocol!, approached him for an autograph for her mother. She called her mother from a pay phone en route home to tell her. Her mother first thought the autograph was from Paul Newman! I wish we'd gone back to the restaurant to try to find Scott to tell him he'd made the top 2 of her mother's favorites. Trina said her mother kept that autograph on her refrigerator door til the day she died...

He was the embodyment of my childhood, the love he showed for all on and off camera will always be remebered. With peace and love, good bye.

OVER THE YEARS HE HAS BEEN FRIEND
TO SOOOOOOO MANY

Sweet Guy who will be greatly missed

Always showed such positive character and enjoyed all the years seeing him on my favorite Morning show ( the today show ) still remains the Best He always expressed A GREAT Sense of Humor and Love for others - What a Gentleman !

Willard made a promo for my radio station WEXM when we joined NBC and invited people to listen to his selected shorts and I said that "Mrs.Willard "most likely chose his selected his shorts.Willard was simply the best!

Dear Scott Family Rory and I would luv to express our condolences's on the loss of Willard Scott.he'll surely be missed.he was absolutely very funny indeed.I'll miss the smuckers.best faith/rory

To America's crazy loveable uncle...thanks for the memories...God rest your soul...

I so enjoyed watching Willard Scott over the years, it was a highlight of my day. To the Scott family, may God grant ,peace, strength and comfort to you all, truly sorry for your loss.

I was going through security at Reagan Airport and Willard Scott was just behind me. He was joking with everyone to include the security people. He had everyone laughing including me and I needed it after some not so fun meetings in D.C. He was warm and very genuine and I will never forget this wonderful and very funny man. God bless you and your family Mr. Scott

A legend has left us. My sincere sympathies to the Scott family and friends. Truly sorry for your loss, may God help you all through this very difficult time of your loss.

Goodnight, and Godspeed Willard. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the wonderful, wonderful TYV memories. Unforgettable.

Thank you Willard Scott for your big heart and wonderful gift of making others happy. Your presence on my tv touched my life as a young woman and started my days off with a smile. A whole generation will include you in our memories of happier times. Rest in peace.

My condolences to the family and friends. May God continue to watch over each of you.

I grew up doors away from willard on commonwealth ave. alexandria va. I knew him well and his mom and dad Herman and Thelma AND his dog RADAR. All of us called him Sonny never Willard. Willard put on movies for us kids (He was 10 years older than me ) and MC with a stick as a mike in his backyard and basement. He had the kids from the neighborhood on his show called BARNYARD PARTY. Every Sunday ED Walker ( his partner on the radio show Joy Boys) came to willards house for pork roast that Thelma cooked for him. willard was president of his class in high school all four years. My sister went to high school with him at G.W. High alexandria va. Ther are SO FEW PEOPLE who remember willard back in the old neiborhood. His house where he grew up is still there along with all the neighborhood homes. Its as though nothing has changed in the hood!! I was told willard hid the original key to his house in his basement . sonny was a truly kind wonderful soul and loved by everybody. Rest in Peace dearest willard. Your kind outgoing spirit will live on!!!!

Willard was the best, informative yet outrageously humorous. May the skies always be blue and the seas calm for you, forever forward. Thanks.

Yes , I had watch Willard Scott for years . Lots of love and prayers for all his family and friends. Also to everyone lives he touch ❤❤❤

RIP! Thank you for being such a positive person

It’s was a joy to watch him and hear his friendly voice every morning. R.I.P.

An icon and a legend, he always brought a smiles and joy to everyone. Heartfelt sympathies to the Scott family. May God give you all comfort and strength to help carry you through your time of loss.

My Condolences To The Family. Willard You Will Be Missed. You Were Hilarious.

He was definitely an icon and will be truly missed. RIP Willard. Deepest condolences to your family.

To the Scott Family ::
Prayers and Thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.. God Bless You Mr. Scott ...

I had the privilege to meet Mr. Scott when I was pastor at New Providence Presbyterian in Raphine, Virginia. He would attend our Christmas Eve services from time to time. He was always humble, kind, and gracious. My prayers are with Willard's family for God's comfort and peace.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Maybe 45 or 47 years ago, when Willard and Mary lived in Upperville, Virginia, we carpooled their daughters Mary and Sally with our daughter Cricket Stone, to riding lessons in Paris, VA. They were wonderful with which to share this. My husband and I would stay up every night Willard was the weatherman on TV, to watch his frequent antics. He was a joy to know. Mary and Sally, I am so sorry for your loss. Paris, I am sorry I did not know you, but I am sure you brought him much joy.

There are not of weather men I hold dear but Willard was one of my favorites,he would brighten my day.Willard I will miss you and your bright smile.I know there are a whole let of others feel the same way.

So saddened to hear of the loss of this beautiful man. He went the entire 15 rounds in EVERYTHING he did. I am 57 and remember him as Bozo. They dont build people of this character and humanity any longer. No longer being able to hear him at all or see his smile is tragic.

My deepest condolences to the Scott family. You were gery.lucky to have a man of that caliber as your dad and husband.

Watched him everyday. The sweetest person with a tender heart. Made everybody have a brighter day. In this world he truly was a bright spot. God Bless his family.

I was pretty young, but I will always remember him as Ronald McDonald. He made going to McDonald's a treat for a this youngster.

We are so sad to hear of the loss of our dear friend. We have been friends and/ or neighbors on Sanibel Island , FL and Bald Head Island, NC. I think most people who knew Willard got to feel he was a friend. We loved sharing birthdays ,meals or just listening to so many stories. He has left behind so much and will be missed. Our best to his family. He once said they were his best investments and when his first wife Mary died he said his daughters were his dividends. So sweet! Hugs and best wishes from Elise and Rick Kennedy

Rest in Peace Willard. You were a one of a kind rare gem. ♥

I´ll never forget 1994. When it was discovered Susan Smith drowned her two children, Willard broke down on the air, unable to do the weather.