John Paul Willingham, Sr., 77, of Bridgeport, Texas died Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Bridgeport. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date.
John was born in Leavenworth, Kansas July 19, 1934 to John Patrick and Edith Lillian (Arlaud) Willingham. His hobbies included golf, fishing and gambling.
He leaves behind sons Steve Patrick Willingham, John Paul Willingham, Jr., and Mark Lee Willingham; daughter Judy Mary (Willingham) Schumpert; sisters Patricia Lynne (Willingham)Prickett; nine grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Pauline Mary Willingham.