'The Story of R.C. Willey' is one of faith, hard work
Mormon Bill Child first started working part time for R.C. Willey when he was attending the University of Utah studying education. Then, there were two other employees: R.C. and Lamar Sessions, who did installations and repairs -- and one tiny store in Syracuse.
R.C. Willey had built up a loyal customer base and had a good reputation, Child said.
When Willey died unexpectedly in September 1954, son-in-law Child had recently graduated with a degree in education and had a job offer at a school. He hadn't planned on taking over the business.
But there he was, with a wife and family to support, including his mother-in-law. Loans were called in and taxes came due and Child had a choice: Make the business work or fold.
Read the full story on MormonTimes.com.
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How | July 11, 2009 at 2:37 a.m.
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Isn't RC Willey a business? Businesses are usually open to make a...
RE: Dishonorable | July 10, 2009 at 10:52 a.m.
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