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Joseph Willoughby Obituary
Joseph "Ryan" Nichoas Willoughby, 34, of Madison Heights, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, November 1, 2020.
Born on July 8, 1986, he was the son of Nicholas Willoughby and Tracy Coles Willoughby.
Ryan had a passion for music and for producing. He was a dedicated father, son, brother, and uncle. He was an excellent cook, and had many friends that enjoyed his fun and loving personality. Ryan was baptized at a young age and was a member at Scott Zion Baptist Church. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Ryan was preceded in death by his sister, Casey Willoughby.
In addition to his parents, Ryan is survived by his son, Jo'Ryan Willoughby; sisters, Crystal Willoughby, Jessica Coles, and Faith Willoughby; grandmother, Constance Coles; great-grandmother, Theresa Liggon; nieces and nephews, Derrick Willoughby, Dereon Shelton, Olivia Shelton, Camille Shelton, Jamir Shelton, Rylei Reid and Loyalti Reid; and a close knit and devoted extended family.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, November 8, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.
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Carmella Jones
November 7, 2020
To the Willoughby Family You have My Deepest Sympathy and I'm Sending My Condolences Out to You Along with My Prayers. RIP and RIH Love You Ryan, You and Casey look after One Another and Continue to Watch over Us.
Bea Ferguson
November 7, 2020
Tracey my heart is so heavy for you and the family my family that you are still grieving but yet you have to lay to rest yet another gentle spirit may God´s continue to comfort you on the mist of and know that I love you and I am here for you love your cousin Bea Mays Ferguson
Linda Andrews, Concord NC
November 6, 2020
My prayers Tracey & family!
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