John E. "Coach" Willingham Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Masury, Ohio

John E. "Coach" Willingham Jr.

August 3, 1964 - January 11, 2026 (61 years old)

Masury, Ohio

John E. "Coach" Willingham Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Masury, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
L E Black Phillips & Holden

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John E. "Coach" Willingham Jr.

August 3, 1964 - January 11, 2026 (61 years old)

Masury, Ohio

John E. Willingham Jr. Obituary

The passing of John E. Willingham Jr. of Masury, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 11, 2026 at the age of 61. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John E. Willingham Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his grandmother Cora Thomas Sr.; and his nephew Teron Willingham. He is survived by: his parents, John E. Sr. Willingham and Mary Thomas Willingham; his wife Karen Williams; his stepdaughter Shemen Polk (Carnard) of Corona, CA; his grandchildren, Khyree Dodson of Corona, CA and Lonnie Wade of Barcelona, Spain; his sister Tracy Willingham of Girard, OH; his uncle Willie Thomas (Ruby) of Nesbit, Mississippi; and his close friends, Jerron Jenkins, Dale Ward and Clyde Stevenson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
L E Black Phillips & Holden



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Friendship Baptist Church
111 Water St, Girard, OH 44420

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111 Water St, Girard, OH 44420

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