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Willie Littlejohn Obituary

Willie James Littlejohn was born in Cherokee County, SC. He was a son of the late David Littlejohn and Lillie Lee Davis Littlejohn.

He was a graduate of Granard High School, Class of 1968. Willie was a retiree of Kohler Manufacturing Company. He was a member and Trustee of Gowdyesville Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Minister Lillie Gibbs, Hattie Shears, and Elizabeth Brown.

He peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in his home. In Gaffney, SC.

He leaves to cherish loving memories: his son, Ahmad Littlejohn of Gaffney, SC; five brothers, David Littlejohn, Jr. (Delinda), Paul E. Littlehjohn

(Bessie), Lewis S. Littlejohn (Pastor Alice), Ray C. Littlejohn (Toni), and Dr. Reverend Clarence Davis, all of Gaffney, SC; three sisters, Lee E. Littlejohn, Dora M. Littlejohn, and Doris J. Littlejohn, all of Gaffney, SC.

Funeral Service with Military Rites will be Friday, December 26, 2025, 1:00 p.m., in The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel with Pastor SL Ford officiating. Interment will follow in Frederick Memorial Gardens.

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Published by The Gaffney Ledger on Dec. 24, 2025.

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The Gilmore Mortuary Chapel

305 W Rutledge Ave, Gaffney, SC 29341

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