Rick Willingham Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rick Willingham of Malvern, Arkansas, who passed away on October 19, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rick Willingham to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wendell Willingham and Ruth Louise Willingham (Bridges); and his brother Jerry Dunlap. He is survived by: his wife Vickie Barnett Willingham; his children, Mark Willingham of Kansas City, Mendy Jay of Kansas City, Jill Willingham, Mandy Strawn (Wade) of Plummerville, AR and Ray Willingham (Haley) of Hot Springs, AR.; and his siblings, Danny Dunlap (Carrie) of Malvern, Bryan Willingham of Malvern and Joy Sexton of Searcy. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friend.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the BIG Creek Cemetery (631 Big Creek Rd, Malvern, AR 72104). A graveside service was held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association of America, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030.
