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1980
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2010
Travis Willingham Obituary
Memorial: 4 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2049 Willis Lane, Keller.
Travis was born Nov. 6, 1980, in Sacramento, Calif., to Mark and Heidi Willingham. In the summer of 1996, he moved to Fort Worth, where he met Emily. They married on March 18, 2000.
Travis was known for his infectious smile, his love for Jehovah God and the congregation. He had a passion for food and music. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Survivors: His loving wife, Emily; daughter, Lennon; parents, Mark and Heidi Willingham; brother, Taylor and wife, Kelsey; in-laws, Simon and Cindy Waller and brothers, Elijah and Ethan Waller; grandparents, Cathy Willingham and Karin and Horst Renz; aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous family members and dear friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Travis Willingham
Travis
March 28, 2010
Travis & Lennon
March 28, 2010
Dal & Julie Taylor
March 25, 2010
Emily, We watched Travis grow up here in Sacramento and he was a great kid who became a wonderful young man. We've know Heidi & Mark, Karin & Horst, Cathy, Viki & all the family for a long time. They have all been very dear to us. Our hearts go out to you and your daughter - all of you - as we pray for you Jehovah's comforting arms to hold you tight until Travis comes back.
Travis, Karin, Heidi & Nancy Turner mid 90's in Sacramento
March 25, 2010
Natalie Lee
March 16, 2010
Dear Emily and daughter Lennon, may you always know you have Jehovah there to hold your hand. You will always be under his wing. Our hearts are very heavy, but please remember you will remain in our hearts and prayers. We know you have loving wonderful brothers and sisters to keep you strong. Always your brothers and sisters, Jonathan and Natalie Lee, and Linda Gutierrez.
March 10, 2010
EMILY,LENNON AND WILLINGHAM AND SIMON,CINDY,ETHAN,ELIJAH WALLER FAMILY. We want to say how deeply sorry we are to hear of your lose . May JEHOVAH'S holy spirit be with you at this time and the times ahead in this in this old system.
and where you can look forward to the time when you can see TRAVIS again in the new world in perfect conditions. Our prayers are with you.
Cliff,Marilyn,Cliff Jr,Eddie,Krista Hornsby
jerry Stewart
March 9, 2010
Dear Emily and Lennon and the Willingham and Waller Family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. I pray that Jehovah comfort you all for your loss.
Mike and Caroline Garcia
March 8, 2010
Dearest Emily, Lennon, Willingham and Waller family.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Although we really did not know Travis we do remeber his smile and the love that he showed reflected the love Jehovah has for each of us. I am so sorry and cannot imagaine what you are going through but as Romans 8:36-39 says "nothing can seperate us from Gods love." The end of this system is nearer than we think and soon we will see his wonderful smile again.
We love you and have you and your families in our prayers.
Sincerley yours;
Micheal Garcia and Family
March 7, 2010
Emily. you and Lennon have my deepest sympathy PS.55:22 please read watchtower March 1,2010 page 18-21.ISA.59:1. LINDA MCKINNEY AND PHYLLIS AND TARRANCE WRIGHT AND FAMILY.OUR DEEPEST LOVE.MARCH 7,2010
March 7, 2010
My dear,spiritual family you have my deepest sympathy. I lost my husband in 2007.and JEHOVAH carry me in his arms and he will do the same for you and Lennon.Our Lord Jesus have proved his love for us.John 11:11,14-44. There's a loving encouragement in the WatchTower March 1,2010 Until Death DO US PART. page 18-21.so Emily, stay close to Jehovah and our Lord Jesus and the pain and lonely times will be easy.and plenty of preaching activities Acts20:35 PS.55:22.My love and prayer is with you and Lennon.
Susan Gurney
March 6, 2010
Emily, The Willinghams, Simon, Cindy, Elijah & Ethan,
Emily, I remember when you were born and babysitting you when you and your brothers were very young and I remember living around the corner from you guys when you lived in Watauga and the bookstudy was in your home. Emily, you were absolutely beautiful when you were born and your parents were so much fun when they took care of us when our parents went out of town. Emily you have held a special place in my heart and when I heard you had married I knew he must be a very special man with a really sweet heart. I was even more thrilled when I heard you had a baby and I loved the name you gave her, Lennon! So when I heard that your husband had passed away I felt as though I was punched in the chest and didn't quite believe that something so devastating and painful could happen to you. I know it does happen everyday and will until Jehovah says the time is up. I never got a chance to meet your husband but I hope I get a chance too after he is resurrected and it would be thrilling to catch up with you and your family too. I will be thinking of you often and hope that as time continues your heavy heart will get a little lighter. I know you have such a great family including the Willingham's that you will have alot of support with Lennon and she will be just fine and you will too.
With Warmest Regards,
Susan Gurney
Kristin, Russell, Henry and lillian Taylor
March 6, 2010
Emily and Lennon,
I used to live next door and my parents still do, my kids Lillian and Henry are lennons little sidewalk chalk buddies. I was extremely saddened to hear the news. We want you to know you and your family are in many peoples thoughts and prayers at this time. Lennon is a lucky beautiful little girl to have had two wonderful parents. You two will be of great comfort to eachother in times to come. We will be thinking of you and hope you know our family is next door if you need anything.
Chris and Natsha Young
March 6, 2010
We wanted to say our sympathies go out to you and your family and you and your family are in our prayers. We had the pleasure in knowing Travis when we moved to Watauga and started attending the Fossil Creek congregation meetings. He always had a big smile on his face and was a very happy and out going person. Just remember at John 5:28 say's : Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice to see our love ones again. An remember at Isaiah 41:10 : That Jehovah say's he will fortify you and he will help you.
With Warmest Regards,
Chris & Natasha Young and Family
Scott and Laura Bowers
March 6, 2010
Dearest Emily and Lennon,
Our deepest sympathies are with you along with our thoughts and prayers in this most difficult time. We feel so very blessed to have known Travis. He was a very special man, husband and father and his spirit lives on in you and Lennon.
Although we aren't meant to understand why, there was another purpose he was called away to serve and you will all be together again as a family one day.
Please know that we are always here, just a moment away next door, for anything at all that you and Lennon may need today, tomorrow and in the weeks, months and years ahead.
With Warmest Regards,
Scott and Laura Bowers and Family
The Wilcox Family
March 6, 2010
I have never been good at having the right words to say in times like these and I will not pretend to understand you r pain in any way. What I will say is that Travis will be extremely missed in so many ways. I can only speak from my heart and say that he honestly touched our lives in so many ways, from his gentle support and nudges of confidence when conducting the Theocratic Ministry School to his physical and emotional support through some extremely hard time. I am more than thankful for the hope of seeing him again and my heart goes out to family and friends. He will be greatly missed, deeply remembered and as already mentioned, NEVER FORGOTTEN.
Jehovah promises a day that these things will never be called to mind. He tells us in Isaiah 41:10&13 “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not gaze about, for I am your God. I will fortify you. I will really help you. I will really keep fast hold of you with my right hand of righteousness. For I, Jehovah your God, am grasping your right hand, the One saying to you, ‘Do not be afraid. I myself will help you.’
Jehovah will comfort you in these times more than anyone else can. I will pray for continued faith and adequate strength to get through these trying times, always remembering that this is only temporary. Much love to you, Emily, to your family, to Travis’ family and all those that were ever so close and dear to his heart.
LAWRENCE TEMEROWSKI
March 5, 2010
Travis was a very special young man who will be greatly missed. Iam proud to have been associated wih him. He was a person to be admired and possessed of a great integrity. His faith was his life. Emily, you have much to be proud of. The Father's ways are not always known to us. Travis would know where his faith was. May you keep the peace Travis now has. He was my friend. Larry Temerowski
Paul Genaris
March 5, 2010
Dear Emily: We send our warm christian love and deepest sympathy to you and your Mom and Dad. We have been long time friends of your parents. We used to live in Bedford yrs. ago but now live in W. Palm Bch, FL. Please pass this info on to your parents, phone #: 561-439-8498 and e-mail address: [email protected].
We know Jehovah will give you the needed strength to get thru this time.
Warm love, PAUL AND LINDA GENARIS
Amber Sweigart
March 5, 2010
Dear Waller/Willingham Family,
I am so dearly sorry for your loss of Travis. He was a great man and I know he will be dearly missed. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Take Care.
Miriam Rios
March 5, 2010
Travis was a wonderful brother with a beautiful personality. Everyone who met Travis will never forget him. You would just have his kindness and smile engraved in your heart. I know in the new system we have the hope of seeing him again and all of us are anxiously awaiting this time. I had so much pain in my heart when I heard of Travis' passing away. I can only imagine what you are dealing with. Emily, Lennon, Waller, and Willingham family. You will certainly be in my prayers please accept this note as a token of my love for all of you. I will miss Travis dearly.
Rios Family
March 5, 2010
Dear Emily and Willingham and Waller Family,
Words cannot describe the ache in our hearts. We will keep you in our prayer's for the endurance and faith to keep moving forward. May Jehovah continue to bless your faith. We will miss Travis very much.... He was a very speacial person, spiritual brother and friend. Joseph and Miriam will always remember the wonderful example,patient(Joseph) and encouraging person that he was. Jehovah will keep this wonderful brother in his memory for the resurrection real soon.
Love Your Brothers Always,
The Rios Family
Wendell Welch
March 5, 2010
Travis was a very dear person, kind and gentle with love for everyone. He will be missed by us here but will be rejoiced in heaven.
Sherry and Charles Snider
March 3, 2010
Dearest Emily and Waller/Willingham families... I'm so sorry for your loss. We are so shocked, as is everyone. We have the answers but all the words just don't help enough right now.
The new songs 111 and 134 say it all.
We wish all of you "Peace" at heart and comfort from Jehovah. Travis will be missed. All our Love and Prayers are with you, Sherry and Charles Snider
Rita and Dana Hodges
March 3, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. We are remembering to pray to Jehovah to help you and your entire family to endure this sadness. Together with you we confidently and eagerly look forward to the time when Jehovah will bring Travis and all our other loved ones back to us in the resurrection.
Rita and Dana Hodges
Donna Stewart
March 3, 2010
Dear Emily and Waller/Willingham families ... there's no words available to ease the pain you're all going through right now but maybe it will help just a little to know that you and your family are much loved and thought of during this especially grievous time.
Emily, I didn't know you were a new Mom ... congrats on that and I know that she will bring immense comfort to you (and the Grandparents/Uncles) in the days, months and years ahead. Allow yourself all the time you need to grieve and always remember that Jehovah will never let go of your hand. Never. Just keep focused on the day when you all will see Travis again in the new world and Lennon will get to catch up on missed time with her Daddy.
I love you all & here's a big hug from me!!!!!
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