Obituary for Maddox Luke Willingham
Willingham
Fruithurst - Funeral services for Maddox Luke Willingham, 9, will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 23, 2022, at Heflin Recreation Center with the Rev. Sonny Martin, Rev. Allen Howard, and Rev. Keith Fordam officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Dryden Funeral Home, Heflin, AL.
Maddox went home to be with the Lord on May 19th, 2022. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Lance and Erica Willingham, and his sisters, Laken Willingham, and Mylah McLendon. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will carry on his memory and his love for life.
Grandparents:
Paternal grandparents; Roy & Donna Willingham of Fruithurst, AL
Maternal grandparents; Mark & Kristi Muse of Carrollton, GA
Great Grandparents:
Billy Williams and the late June Shierling Williams of Fruithurst, AL.
The late Linda Murphy of Fruithurst, AL
The late Billy Willingham of Heflin, AL
Linda Joyce Muse and the late Johnny Allen Muse of Carrollton, GA
Charlsie and the late Alton Henderson of Ranburne, AL
Great-great Grandparents:
Laura Belle Shierling and the late Homer Lee Shierling of Fruithurst, AL
The late Buna and Hazel Norton of Bowdon GA
The late Rev Johnny Allen Hartley and Reba Tyse Harley of Carrollton, GA
Maddox had a smile that could light up a room. He loved everybody, and everybody who had the opportunity to know Maddox loved him too. His infectious laugh was contagious. His love and vigor for life was such an inspiration to those around him. Maddox loved to hunt and fish. He loved collecting fishing and hunting gear of all types. Maddox also loved to cook. He is probably the only kid around who would rather watch cooking videos than cartoons. Maddox loved gardening. He loved growing his own vegetables and then bringing his homegrown veggies to the table to have along with the meat he had harvested during his hunts. Maddox was a special child. He was known for his enormous heart. He gave the biggest and best hugs and always wanted you to know he loved you. He was just a special little boy. Maddox was a student at Cleburne County Elementary School. He loved school and he loved learning. He was a huge Tiger fan, and he was a diehard Alabama Fan. Maddox left a great impact on everyone he met. Maddox was also a member on Pineywood/Oak Level VFD.
To show your love for Maddox, the family request if you wear your Maddox Tough gear to his Visitation and Homegoing service.
Pallbearers:
Kelly Meyers
Howard Crumpton
Brandon Davis
Nathan Davis
Breven Reifsteck
Todd Huey Jr
Buddy Muse
Honorary Pallbearers:
Blake Reifsteck
Cole Reifsteck
Jace Bradley
Hunter Huey
Hartsford “Bo” Huey
Brett Laminack
Chase Laminack
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to:
Heflin Recreation Department
P. O. Box 128
Heflin, Al. 36264
visit our website @ www.drydenfuneralhome.com
Fruithurst - Funeral services for Maddox Luke Willingham, 9, will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, May 23, 2022, at Heflin Recreation Center with the Rev. Sonny Martin, Rev. Allen Howard, and Rev. Keith Fordam officiating. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Dryden Funeral Home, Heflin, AL.
Maddox went home to be with the Lord on May 19th, 2022. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Lance and Erica Willingham, and his sisters, Laken Willingham, and Mylah McLendon. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will carry on his memory and his love for life.
Grandparents:
Paternal grandparents; Roy & Donna Willingham of Fruithurst, AL
Maternal grandparents; Mark & Kristi Muse of Carrollton, GA
Great Grandparents:
Billy Williams and the late June Shierling Williams of Fruithurst, AL.
The late Linda Murphy of Fruithurst, AL
The late Billy Willingham of Heflin, AL
Linda Joyce Muse and the late Johnny Allen Muse of Carrollton, GA
Charlsie and the late Alton Henderson of Ranburne, AL
Great-great Grandparents:
Laura Belle Shierling and the late Homer Lee Shierling of Fruithurst, AL
The late Buna and Hazel Norton of Bowdon GA
The late Rev Johnny Allen Hartley and Reba Tyse Harley of Carrollton, GA
Maddox had a smile that could light up a room. He loved everybody, and everybody who had the opportunity to know Maddox loved him too. His infectious laugh was contagious. His love and vigor for life was such an inspiration to those around him. Maddox loved to hunt and fish. He loved collecting fishing and hunting gear of all types. Maddox also loved to cook. He is probably the only kid around who would rather watch cooking videos than cartoons. Maddox loved gardening. He loved growing his own vegetables and then bringing his homegrown veggies to the table to have along with the meat he had harvested during his hunts. Maddox was a special child. He was known for his enormous heart. He gave the biggest and best hugs and always wanted you to know he loved you. He was just a special little boy. Maddox was a student at Cleburne County Elementary School. He loved school and he loved learning. He was a huge Tiger fan, and he was a diehard Alabama Fan. Maddox left a great impact on everyone he met. Maddox was also a member on Pineywood/Oak Level VFD.
To show your love for Maddox, the family request if you wear your Maddox Tough gear to his Visitation and Homegoing service.
Pallbearers:
Kelly Meyers
Howard Crumpton
Brandon Davis
Nathan Davis
Breven Reifsteck
Todd Huey Jr
Buddy Muse
Honorary Pallbearers:
Blake Reifsteck
Cole Reifsteck
Jace Bradley
Hunter Huey
Hartsford “Bo” Huey
Brett Laminack
Chase Laminack
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to:
Heflin Recreation Department
P. O. Box 128
Heflin, Al. 36264
visit our website @ www.drydenfuneralhome.com