Paul Bingham Willingter

WILLINGTER, PAUL BINGHAM, 93, died at Baptist Hospital East Monday, October 5, 2009.

He was born April, 17, 1916 in Louisville. He was a graduate of Louisville Manual High School and the University of Louisville. While at U of L he majored in History and received his master's degree.

Paul was a member of the University of Louisville basketball team. He served in the Air Force and was a veteran of World War II. Following the service he worked for Jefferson County Public Schools for 40 years, His distinguished career began September 1, 1941 and he retired July 1, 1981. He taught at Male and Atherton High Schools, was a counselor at Manuel and a principal at Gottschalk Junior High. He also taught English at The University of Louisville and Indiana University Southwest. Paul was a faithful member of Broadway Baptist Church.

Paul is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bennie Willingter, a son, Paul Willingter Jr. of Louisville; and a daughter, Jenny Willingter, of Houston, TX. Paul had two granddaughters Emily Farrar-Crockett, of Shelbyville and Lauren Farrar, of Louisville; and one great-grandson, Tyler Crockett, of Shelbyville. Paul is further survived by his dear friends Ed and Robin Farrar, of Louisville.

We would like to thank the staff at Baptist East Palliative Care unit for the wonderful care and support for Paul and our family.

A memorial will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2009 at Pearson Funeral Home 149 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in the memory of Paul B. Willingter to the Denny Crum Foundation: % Denny Crum Scholarship Foundation Fifth Third Bank, 401 Fourth Ave., Louisville, KY 40202.