OBITUARY
Ben Frank Willingham Sr.
November 1, 1931 – June 2, 2019
IN THE CARE OF
Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - LaGrange
Mr. Ben Frank Willingham, 87, of LaGrange, GA was ushered to his eternal home, with family by his side on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from his residence.
Mr. Willingham was born November 1, 1931 in LaGrange, GA to the late Elder T. Willingham and Velma Brown Willingham. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church and owned and operated Bull Street Barber Shop, also known as Ben’s Barber Shop for 31years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Nell H. Willingham; son, Ben Willingham Jr.; and several siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou Yates Willingham; children, Chris Willingham and Linda Willingham; grandchildren, Hank King, Gina King, Christy Willingham, Megan Willingham, and Sarah Willingham; siblings, Buddy Norred, Bryant Willingham, LaVerne White, and Mary Lane; several other relatives and friends.
The Gathering of Family and Friends will be Wednesday, June 5, 2019 from 9:30am until 10:30am at the funeral home. The Graveside Service will be 11:00am Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Shadowlawn Cemetery with Rev. Benji Dukes officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Concord Baptist Church in memory of Ben Frank Willingham, Sr.
Those wishing to share a condolence or remembrance with the family may do so by visiting www.shlagrange.com.
Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636
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FAMILY
- Betty Lou Yates Willingham Wife
- Linda Willingham Daughter
- Chris Willingham Son
- Hank King Grandchild
- Gina King Grandchild
- Christy Willingham Grandchild
- Megan Willingham Grandchild
- Sarah Willingham Grandchild
- Buddy Norred Brother
- Bryant Willingham Brother
- LaVerne White Sister
- Mary Lane Sister
- several other relatives and friends.
Past Services
Wednesday,
June 05, 2019
Gathering of Family and Friends
Wednesday,
June 05, 2019
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