More detail on this person: CW4 John (DOC)
Willingham passed from this life on Sunday, Feb.
21, 2010, after a prolonged illness. He was
comfortably at home in his easy chair with his
family, friends and beloved pets at his side. He
is now with the Lord, flying again and happy as
can be.
John was born Dec. 3, 1946 in Corpus Christie,
Texas, to Clyde Maxwell and Margaret Wolcott
Willingham. He entered U.S. Army Flight Training
in June 1971 at Fort Wolters, Texas, from there he
went to Advanced Flight Training at Fort Rucker,
Ala. After graduating from Maintenance Test
Flight, he was stationed in Vietnam for a year,
and upon returning, he spent another 22 years in
the U.S. Army doing what he loved best, flying and
defending this great country. John retired from
the U.S. Army Sept. 30, 1993. During his service,
he earned several medals including the Bronze
Star, Meritorious Service Medals, Air Medals and
Army Commendation Medals. He continued his
work for the military on several different bases
until 2009 when he could no longer work. For 38
years, every second of his life was spent doing
what he loved most, working and thinking about how
to better our country, in which he had so much
faith.
John leaves behind his loving wife Cathy, daughter
Melissa, granddaughter Ashley, and a multitude of
true friends -- you guys know who you are. He will
be missed by all and always remembered for his
great stories, comforting touch and loving heart.
He fought for a nation, touched a community and
was always there for his family.
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