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JOHN BOOKER WILLINGHAM Jr.

El Centro, California

1918 - 2019

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John Booker Willingham, Jr. aka Papa John passed away December 20, 2019 at his home in Brawley, CA. He was born in Goodwater, Oklahoma to Cora Lee (Jacobs) and John Booker Willingham, Sr. on March 9, 1918. He grew up in Oklahoma and it was there at age 10 he met the love of his life, Gladys...

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To my Cousins, and the rest of the Willingham Family, my Deepest Sympathy, on the passing of your Dad, Grandpa, Papa John.
May he now Rest in Peace as he joins his Wife Gladys, and the other Willingham's in Heaven. God Bless you all.

Sally (Willingham) Schwettmann

Lemon Grove, CA
San Diego County

GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL MR. WILLINGHAM.I HAVE NEVER FOREGOTTEN ALL THE DAYS OVER THE YEARS DROPPING BY THE STATION AND TALKING AND THE FAMOUS SILVER DOLLAR COIN TOSSES FOR A SODA. I REMEMBER SOME OF THE MANY STORIES YOU WOULD TELL,I ENJOYED THEM. SO KIND AND RESPECTFUL TO EVERY PERSON YOU MET OR TALKED TO, YOU WERE A GOOD MAN.I WILL MISS YOU, YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN MY MEMEORIES AND THE MEMORIES OF MANY OTHERS. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES DURING THIS TIME OF TRANSITION. YOUR CROWN...

You were such a interesting, kind person and so full of life. I loved hearing your stories. Rest in Paradise

mr Willingham was such a wonderful person.
when I was a young kid he use to let up kids charge our candies, we always paid him back.
I have many fond memories of going to see him and pulling cokes out of the bottle machine. I ran into him years later and said thank you to him. he was so humble and kind
rip mr willingham

I lived on Barbara St. All my life were the Atondo Family, we have some many beautiful memories of your dad, my sister's , brothers and all the kids on the block would hang out with him at the gas station he had. I know he will be playing he's coin games, with friends that are greeting him in Heaven. So sorry for your lost,ba very good man.

Dear Martha, I am so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. The scenery on W C just won't be the same without Mr. Willingham. My condolences to your family. May GOD bless you and give you peace and comfort.