@adaliveslife: If you grew up in Lenoir or Caldwell County, chances are you remember Willard Blevins. From Elvis and Dracula to Batman, Santa Claus and everything in between, Willard became a local celebrity of sorts and one of those characters people still talk about today. But his story also has a serious side that shouldn’t be ignored. Covering someone who became part of our local history does not mean condoning or excusing their actions. My goal is simply to tell the whole story, including the good, the strange and the uncomfortable. Do you remember seeing Willard around Lenoir? What do you remember about him? #LenoirNC #CaldwellCounty #appalachia #storytelling #truestory
I worked in Lenoir from 1984 to 2004 I seen ole Willard Blevins many of times, never knew what become of him
2026-10-06 06:51:31
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user4621241085104 :
I’m only 5 years to the area, so I never had favor of encountering him. I did have the honor of seeing the Jesus man with the honk if you love Jesus guy in Hudson, but I’m sorry I missed Willard. I never had the privilege to see Mr. Willard in all his flavor and fortitude. And does anyone know if the Jesus man is OK? I haven’t seen him in quite a while.
2026-10-06 00:11:21
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kathysmith8953 :
yes of course I remember Willard he was funny but he was always polite as I remember I saw him in all his different outfits 🥰
2026-10-06 04:45:48
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GwrightDyson :
I miss him always made me laugh
2026-10-06 04:28:16
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basscat :
ive seen him dressed as Elvis one time😂😂😂
2026-10-06 02:57:26
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S-Smith :
Oh gah, I forgot about him in the parades!😅 I looked for him everytime we drove through town or down creekway.
2026-10-06 01:39:36
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larrybailey785 :
Are you old enough to remember Williard?
2026-10-06 06:27:43
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Emmy :
I remember him first time I seen him was when I was 4 or 5 and he was in the middle of the road down below McDonald's at the lights dressed up as a cowboy
2026-10-06 00:48:40
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Monster :
remember he dressed up as Batman and Superman and lone ranger had a lady that dressed up as an Indian and was always with him
2026-10-06 02:12:25
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Chris/Crash :
I remember him well grew up on the same street he live on meadow lane drive for years behind his mom and dad
2026-10-06 00:37:28
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grizzlylongcut91. :
I remember him and grew up here in caldwell county
2026-10-06 00:34:29
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Lulu6326 :
yes scard me to death with snake but he was harmless. I talking about him to my daughter
2026-10-06 01:02:33
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Bill :
he told.me that the girl lied on him. I know of the girl and I trust his words over hers any day of the week
2026-10-06 01:41:00
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lowercreekkennels@EdwardGreene :
lol i will never forget him jumping out of the back of a truck in west end in a batman suit. 😁😂 i remember all his crazy costumes and his monkey 👍😎
2026-10-06 02:24:48
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lisabrown1993 :
He was what he was! The stories need to told!
2026-10-06 01:07:53
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stevencoffey47 :
I definitely can't forget hem
2026-10-06 03:37:26
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