Portrait of Willis

Obituary · Cincinnati, OH

Willis "Will" Alderson

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Willis will be deeply missed by all who loved them.

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Willis "Will" Alderson of Cincinnati, OH, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved him dearly.

Below, a small portrait of a life that will not soon be forgotten.

We measure lives in love, not minutes.

ALDERSON, Willis (Will), preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Drucilla (Lady) Noe; loving father of Toni (Bruce) Maddox, Larry (Candy), Scott (Laura) Alderson; devoted grandfather of 4, Amber, Ashley, Stefan, and Jaryd Alderson; step-grandfather to Khym Johnson and Steven Byrd; dear brother of Ray (Francis) and the late Charles, Carl, Joyce Little, Wanda Lorenz, and Helen Lawson. He was a Korean War Veteran and served 4 years in the Air Force. He passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the age of 93. Memorial service held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, Church of Christ at Groesbeck. Interment to take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:30, Arlington Memorial Gardens.

Burial

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM

The Arlington Memorial Gardens

2145 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Arlington Memorial Gardens has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Service Information

  • Burial
    The Arlington Memorial Gardens2145 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45231
  • Interment
    Arlington Memorial Gardens2145 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45231

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