Mr Sylvester Willingham Jr

Sylvester Willingham (Dee) was born on June 4th,1993, in Winnsboro, SC, to Patricia L. Harris and Sylvester Willingham. He attended schools in Fairfield County/Fairfield Central High School. Dee later moved to Greenville, SC, during his senior year of high school and graduated from Eastside High School in 2011. He was a former employee of Schneider Electric in Hopkins, SC.

Dee was always full of life, and his laughter was so infectious that it drew everyone around him into joy. He brought a sense of adventure to everything he did. He was a bright light in every room he entered. He was known for his love for sports, particularly baseball. Though his time on earth was far too short, he will always be remembered as our precious baby boy, Dee.

On January 20th, 2026, our beloved Dee departed this earthly body. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Patricia L. Harris of Winnsboro SC, his father, Sylvester (Cynthia) Willingham of Winnsboro SC, three daughters, Dior Thomas, J'Adore Thomas, and Everleigh Willingham; one sister, Zaria Willingham, and three brothers, Sylvester Samuel (Lii Ru), Eric Bowers, and Kevin Roseborough Jr., two grandmothers, Rosa M. Harris and Yvonne Willingham, his 2nd Mom and Dad, Kevin and Lisa Harris Roseborough, two Godmothers, Nancy Adam Harris, Brenda Woodard, and a host of aunts, great aunts, uncles, great uncles, cousins, and a special friend, Jordan Goodwin.

Funeral service will be 12 noon Saturday January 31, 2026 @ Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home Chapel, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC 29180.

Visitation will be Friday January 30, 2026 from 1 pm to 6 pm.

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