Eugene "Willie" Willingham, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at the Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born on February 21, 1932 in Henderson, KY to the late, Jones Ovid Willingham and Edna Elva White Willingham. Willie was a United States Army Veteran and was owner and operator of Reelum Bait Shop.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Willingham; grandson, John Charpentier; and several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his daughter, Debbie Lassiter of Florida; son, Michael Willingham of Florida; step-daughters, Debra Davis and husband, William of Providence, KY and Cheryl Kelley and husband, David, of Nebo, KY; step-son, Stanley Overfield of Atlanta, GA; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Madisonville with Rev. Richard Sisk officiating. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care.