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Billy Eugene Willingham

September 20, 1937 — February 17, 2014

Billy Eugene "Gene" Willingham passed away Monday, February 17, 2014. He was born in the family home in Avondale Estates on September 20, 1937 to parents Esker William and Laura Alice Willingham. He graduated in 1955 from Avondale High School. He was an avid golfer, having learned to play as a boy. He also loved to fish, hunt and play softball. He taught Sunday school for may years, served as a deacon and loved serving his God. At the time of his death, he was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by his four beloved brothers, Edward, Harold, Lee and Frank Willingham, and his sister Lucille Hansen. Gene was married for 56 years to Emily Smith Willingham. He is also survived by his three children, Cindy (Don) Seibert of Lawrenceville GA, Robin (Dale Bowen) Mote of Lawrenceville GA, and Jim (Gwen) Willingham of Buford GA. He is also survived by his seven precious grandchildren, Michelle, Christopher, Mallorie, Jace, Jensen, Jesse, and Emilie, and one great granddaughter, Trinity. He is also survived by one sister, Sarah Furrow of Stone Mountain GA. Also surviving him are sisters-in-law, Gloria Willingham, Elizabeth Willingham, Beverly Kanda and Judy (Terry) Sizemore, as well as brothers-in-law, Larry (Kelly) Smith, Joe (Carol) Smith, and Terry Smith. He is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as his best friend, Ed Shaw. The funeral service for Mr. Willingham will be held 1PM Thursday, February 20, 2014, in the chapel of A. S. Turner and Sons. Burial will follow at Melwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at A. S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, Decatur.


Funeral Home:
A.S. Turner
2773 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

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