B & W Hardware

Specialties

Hardware, Grills, Lawn & Garden, Seed, Electrical, Plumbing, Tools, Chain & Blade Sharpening, Paint, Window & Screen Repair

History

Established in 1949.

B & W Hardware, Co. began in 1949 as Weston’s Hardware. Mr. P.D. Weston operated the business until 1986 when he sold the company to current owner, Buddy Willis, and his father-​in-​law, Clarence «Hap» Barnes. At that time, the name was changed from Weston’s to B & W Hardware to reflect the names of Barnes and Willis. We have remained a family owned-​and-​operated business to this day. In 2013, Joe Kimray (Buddy’s son-​in-​law), joined the business to continue the family tradition into a new generation.

Meet the Business Owner

Buddy W.

Business Owner

Born and raised in Wake Forest, Buddy operated Willis Funeral Home in Wake Forest until 1986 when he purchased the hardware store. Buddy enjoys playing golf and spending time with his grandchildren, Berkley & Eleanor. He and his wife, Kathy, have been married since 1982 and reside in Wake Forest. He has a son, Stephen; and a daughter, Mary Kathryn.