Willard David Paschal Sr.

Willard David Paschal, Sr., 76, of Winnsboro, SC, died on Friday, October 23, 2026. Born on January 1, 1950, in Columbia, he was a son of Willard Verner Paschal and Frances Koon Paschal. Mr. Paschal grew up in Columbia and graduated from Eau Claire High School in 1968. He then attended The University of South Carolina. Mr. Paschal retired from Eastman Chemical Company following 26 years of dedicated service. After his retirement, he began his second career as a Conductor for Norfolk Southern Railroad, where he worked for many more years. He was a member of East Columbia Pentecostal Holiness Church and enjoyed spending his spare time outdoors in his garden or cutting grass. Mr. Paschal loved his family as well as his many pets.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Laraine Smith Paschal; children, Willard David Paschal, Jr. (Amy) of Columbia and Alice Laraine Cook (Stacy) of Lexington. He also leaves behind his granddaughter, Kimberly Cook; great grandson, Myles Dorsey; and his brother, Jacob Luther Paschal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, James Ernest Paschal and Francis Verner Paschal.

A memorial service will be held at 2 o’clock, Friday, October 30th, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 5202 Colonial Drive, Columbia. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior beginning at 1 o’clock.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be sent to the Hoof and Paw Benevolent Society, P.O. Box 168, Blythewood, SC 29016.

Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, is assisting the family.