Willard Lamb Velie

Biography

Willard Lamb Velie (1866-1928) transformed his inventive spirit into the Velie Motor Car Company, building automobiles, engines, and factories that reflected both craftsmanship and ambition. His leadership blended practical detail with daring vision.

He took pride in the people who worked beside him, supported philanthropic endeavors, and believed that innovation should be matched by kindness; Riverside Cemetery preserves the memory of an industrialist who cared deeply for his neighbors.