Jack Franklin Willingham

Jack Franklin Willingham obituary, Tavares, FL

Jack Franklin Willingham

Jack Willingham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations on Dec. 11, 2025.
Jack, Thank you for being my best friend

Your encouragement

Your safety

Your love

My home

Thank you for letting me love you into the next life

I will forever miss you

Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778, (352)343-4444. Online condolences may be left on the Tribute Wall at https://www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com

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December 16, 2025

Gwen posted to the memorial.

December 13, 2025

Owen Willingham posted to the memorial.

December 13, 2025

Elizabeth Willingham posted to the memorial.

Gwen

December 16, 2025

You mattered. See you in the next life.

Owen Willingham

December 13, 2025

Gonna miss you ol man

Elizabeth Willingham

December 13, 2025

Jackie Franklin Willingham, born February 24, 1953, in Alabama, passed away on December 10, 2025, in Tavares, Florida.

Jack served his country during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded medals in recognition of his service. Following his military service, he returned home and built his life in the Metro Detroit area. He spent many years working for Chrysler before retiring.

Known for his love of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, Jackie was a longtime member of Rolling Thunder, an organization dedicated to honoring veterans and raising awareness for POW/MIA service members. After retirement, he relocated to Florida, where he spent his later years.

Jack is survived by his mother, Pamela; his brother, Jerry; his daughters, Christine and Elizabeth; his nieces Brenda and Amber; his nephews Michael and Eric; and his grandchildren Nathaneal, Carter, Corbyn, and Jackson.

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

The Jackson Cousins in Gadsden

Sent Sympathy Gifts including Trees

Curtis Jackson

December 12, 2025

We are saddened to hear of Jack's passing. Our thoughts & prayers for strength & healing in this trying time are with Jack's family & loved ones.

The Gadsden AL, Cousins:

Melinda Jackson Harvey
Curtis N. Jackson Jr.
Joseph L. Jackson & Tammy Hicks Jackson
Andrew J. Jackson, Bethanie Bates Jackson, & Elizabeth Grace Jackson
Ryan T. Jackson

Brenda Willingham

December 12, 2025

My deepest condolences Christine, and Elizabeth.

Michael Willingham

December 12, 2025

His favorite nephew Michael.

E

December 12, 2025

Survived by his mother Pamela, brother Jerry and two daughters, Christine and Elizabeth

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