Mr. Bryant Junior Willingham's Obituary
Mr. Bryant Junior Willingham, age 91, of Weaver, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026. The family will be receiving friends Saturday March 7, 2026 at 1:00 pm with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 pm in the Magnolia House at Cremation Services of East Alabama.
Mr. Willingham was born on November 18, 1934, in Anniston, Alabama, to Leonard (L.T.) and Pearl Willingham. On April 19, 1957, he married the love of his life, Helen LaTaste, and together they raised four children.
Bryant Retired from the Union Foundry after 20 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a devoted fan of the Atlanta Braves.
He is survived by his children, Bryant “Keith” Willingham (Carla), Sherry Ann King (Don), and Kenneth Lee “Bubba” Willingham (Amanda); grandchildren, Jeffrey Willingham (Kendra), Derrick Willingham (Rachel), Ashley Cunningham (Damien), Holly Parton (Cody), and Dakoda “Kodi” Willingham; numerous great-grandchildren; his brother, David Willingham; and his devoted caregiver, Vincenzo “Vinny” Filippone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Pearl Willingham; his beloved wife, Helen Willingham; his son, Kenny Ray Willingham; his granddaughter, Tiffany Bonner; His sisters, Eunice Willingham, Nellie Haynes, I.V. Roberts, and Essie Gamble; and his brothers, Cecil Willingham, Larry Willingham, Herschel Willingham, Harold Willingham, Donald Willingham, Lewis Willingham, Fred Willingham, and Aurther Willingham.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Calhoun County Animal Center.
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