YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A born and bred Youngstown native celebrated a major milestone Thursday.

Carl Will was born on July 28, 1924, and celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by his family.

Will was a pilot in the U.S. Army during World War Two.

After the war, Will returned to Youngstown and married his wife Mildred, and went on to have 5 kids, 8 grandchildren, and 21-great-grandchildren.

He says the key to a long life, do what you want.

"Do what you to do. They always said the Lord takes the good ones - I must've been bad since I'm still here," Will said.

Will was a bus driver for Boardman Local Schools for many years and also owned a Volkswagon repair shop on Western Reserve Road until he retired.