William Henry Willingham Jr., "Bill" was born to William Henry Willingham, Sr. and Nellie Mae Willingham on November 9, 1935 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Born and raised in the Hill District, he was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School system. After High School, ill joined the United States Navy.
A man of many talents, he had a passion for carpentry, electronics, fishing, hunting and singing with the church choir. After an extensive battle with illness, the Lord called Bill home on May 29, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-Sandra Anderson and brother - Leo Willingham. Bill leaves to mourn his loving wife Loraine Willingham, son William Willingham III, three daughters; Sandra Willingham, Yolanda Lewis, Chase Brown (husband Tony); four step-children; Mark White (wife Anita), Gail Payne (husband Leroy), Sheila White and Jennifer Pipkin; sister by heart Audrey Williams (husband DeArthur):; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Bill we be deeply missed. Known and loved by family and friends, he will leave lots of memories with those who knew and loved him.
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