Willie

Winningham

Mr. Willie Winnigham, age 79, of Jackson, Tennessee passed away Wednesday evening, April 30, 2025, at St. Vincent Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1945, in Jackson, Tennessee, son of the late William and Marie Willingham.

Willie has preceded in death by his father William and Mother Mary Willingham, two sisters, Mary Ann Drain and Patricia Willingham: two brothers Willie James Willingham and stepdaughter Lisa Winningham

Willie is survived by his wife Cennie Elizabeth Elder and his brothers William Henry Willingham (Mary), Johnny B. Willingham (Betty), LV Willingham (Gwen), one daughter Marlisa Winningam (Tommy), two stepdaughters Mary Frances Elder and Wytina Newton; son Sean Winningham; grandsons Jonathan Bray, Leland Bray, Brian Bray; granddaughter Aniyah Winningham, step-granddaughters De'Shawndra Bray and Jordynn Elder; Step-grandsons Derek Ford jr. and Adrian Awls and nine great grandchildren.

He also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.

Willie was a hard-working and dedicated person. He spent over 40 years working at Acklin Stamping Plant where he worked as a sheet metal operator until his retirement. Despite his many responsibilities, he always made time for his family, friends and his passion of fishing. Willie may not have liked being the center of attention, but he deserves to have his long years of fatherly love honored. He was a man of many qualities such as integrity, kindness, generosity, and he left a lasting impact on everyone. He also had a hobby of fishing off the banks of the Maumee River where he often spent his early mornings and summer weekends enjoying.