Howard Willingham, 87 of Laurel, MS passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Jones County Rest Home in Ellisville, MS. He was born Thursday, May 30, 1935, in Titus, Texas.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Burden Willingham; parents, Zibe and Barbara Burgess Willingham; brothers, and sisters.

Survivors include his daughters, Deborah "Debbie" Phillips (Sidney) of Laurel, MS and Janice W. Scott of Cullman, AL; along with his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and his sister, Alene Denney of Arab, AL.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com