Phenix City, Alabama
1973 - 2003
SFC Christopher R. Willoughby, 29, of Phenix City, Alabama, a U.S. Army Sergeant First Class who was involved in leading combat operations in Baghdad, an accountant with Robinson Grimes and Company in Columbus, Georgia, died in Iraq on Sunday, July 20, 2003. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 27, 2003, 4-7 p.m., at McMullen Funeral Home, Inc., 3874 Gentian Boulevard, Columbus. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, July 28, 11 a.m., at Wynnbrook Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Brad Hicks. Interment will be at Parkhill Cemetery. Full military honors will be conferred. Arrangements entrusted to McMullen Funeral Home, Inc., Columbus, Georgia.
You were the best of the best and the example of an NCO and a leader that we fellow NCOs always tried to emulate. No matter how much time goes by, I will always strive to be as amazing as SFC Willoughby. As the time passes your memories remain and you are not forgotten. One could not ask for a better Airborne Ranger in the Sky!! AATW!!
Ilene Henderson
July 20, 2022 | Atwood, IL | Military
Our units worked together in Iraq. LRRS NG from Georgia and the truckers from California, what a pair. RIP
Joseph Conlin
December 30, 2017 | McKinleyville, CA
11/11/16 ITS "V" DAY I AM ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT YOU AND THE TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER WATER SKIING AND SNOW SKIING. WAT AT THE LAKE HOUSE AND DECIDED TO TRY ONE SKI AGAIN AND DID SO AND SANDY WAS THERE TO WATCH AND ALL I COULD DO WAS THINK ABOUT YOU. I WAS CRYING FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER BUT NO ONE SAW ME SINCE I TOOK THE MOMENT AWAY FROM THE FAMILY. MISSING YOU SO MUCH AND SO DOES SANDY YOUR SISTER. WE TOLD ABOUT YOU ALOT. LOVING AND MISSING YOU SO MUCH. YOUR DAD
BOB WILLOUGHBY
November 11, 2016 | FLETCHER, NC
Blake, I received a message that you are looking for stories about your dad. I have a few and also a KIA bracelet if you would like it. I hiked the Appalachian Trail last year and your father was one of my buddies I hiked in memory of, you can see my hike story at postwarhike.blogspot.com. Everyday I am thankful to have had the chance the know the best NCO ever, SFC Willoughby!!! You can contact me on my cell, 404-234-6513
Ilene Henderson
April 12, 2016 | Hinesville, GA
Not a day goes by that we don't think about Chris and those you left behind: Jeannine, Blake and Collin... On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember all the Willougbys and the sacrifice that was paid almost 11 years ago. Gone too soon but never forgotten.
Stacy McBain
May 25, 2014 | Ashburn, VA
July 20, 2012
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Willoughby:
Always remembering Christopher. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
July 24, 2012 | Carson City, NV
The 20th of July has come and gone again. You have not nor ever be forgotten.
Shane McCray
July 21, 2011 | Khowst, Afgan
To the family and friends of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Willoughby:
Please accept my remembrance of Christopher on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
July 20, 2011 | Carson City, NV
Imagery Diagram, Willoughby DZ
Nor will we ever. Willoughby DZ near Olilim, Uganda was surveyed 27 APR 11 and approved 3 MAY 11.
May 12, 2011