Willingham, Thomas

  • Friday, September 6, 2019
Thomas Willingham
Thomas Willingham

Thomas Willingham was a 71-year old man of faith. He passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019, in Chattanooga. 

He leaves behind to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife, Jean Willingham; daughter, Elizabeth (Timothy) Willingham Woods; brothers, Clifton (Mabel) Willingham, Darryl Willingham; two grandsons, Timothy and Allen Woods; goddaughter, Timiethea (Boaz) Delaney and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was a graduate of Howard High School and served in the Marine Corp during the Vietnam era. 

Public viewing will be held from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995.


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