Mr. Willingham was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Lovie Mae Willingham of Walker County. He was a proud Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. As a member of the Leeds community, he managed and co-owned a local Supermarket and was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church for over 50 years.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Atkins Willingham, sons, Timothy Charles (Angie), Eric Cooper (Robin), grandchildren, Jessica Nell Holland (Travis), Charles Tyler Willingham (Rachel), great grandchildren, Charles Ethan Willingham, Presley Nell Holland.
Special thanks to wonderful caregivers, Jackie Ross, Jean Holmes, Joyce Newman and several others.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12 Noon at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM at Kilgroe Funeral Home Leeds Chapel with burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds directing.