Whitford S. Willoughby

January 14, 1960 - October 31, 2022
Whitford S. Willoughby

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Whitford “Buddy” S. Willoughby age 62, a resident of Washington, NC died on October 31, 2022 at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital.

He was born in Beaufort County on January 14, 1960 the son of the late Kenneth Ray Willoughby and Hilda Winstead Willoughby who survives.

Buddy graduated from Bath High School. He enjoyed being around his family and had a strong love for them and especially his late wife April Dixon Willoughby.

A funeral service will be held 2:30 PM Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the chapel of Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Service officiated Pastor Bobby Owens. Burial will follow at the Dixon Family Cemetery in Chocowinity, NC. The following will serve as pallbearers Octavus Wallace, Dylan Willoughby, Justin Willoughby, Andrew Hewitt, Johnny Hewitt, Joey Quidley.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 until the service hour at the funeral home.

Along with his mother: Hilda W. Willoughby of Pinetown, NC; he is survived by two brothers: Kenneth Willoughby of Washington, NC; David Glenn Willoughby and wife: Carol of Washington, NC and two sisters: Teresa Lynn Snow and husband Charlie of Manteo, NC and Angela Faye Hewitt and husband Steven of Pinetown, NC. Buddy was preceded in death by his wife: April D. Willoughby

Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Service of Washington is serving the Willoughby family.




Funeral Service

Thursday, November 3, 2022
2:30 PM

Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Service - Directions
4500 US Highway 264 East
Washington, NC 27889
2529754500

Visiting Hours

Joseph B. Paul Jr. Funeral Service - Directions
4500 US Hwy 264 E. Washington NC 27889
  • Thursday, November 3, 2022
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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  • November 16, 2022
    Scott Woolard lit a candle:
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  • November 09, 2022
    Sandy Winstead Hadley says:
    Sending prayers, love and hugs to my Aunt Hilda and ALL my cousins. So sorry to hear about Buddy. He was a kind and sweet soul for sure. Love you all! God Bless. Sandy Winstead Hadley and Sean Hadley

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    Faye Alligood & Thorne Baynor says:
    May he rest in the arms of the Lord forever.

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  • November 03, 2022
    Sandra says:
    Angela I am so sorry to hear about your brother. God can heal the pain in your heart.God bless you and your whole family. I know what it is like to lose a brother. I have never gotten over it

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    Charlene Hoggard woolard says:
    Ms Willoughby and family: i am so sorry to hear buddy has passed. I thought he was a nice quiet man. I will be praying for you and the family. God be with you in your time of sorrow.

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    I'm so sorry to you Ken and your family for your loss of Buddy. Sending love and prayers 🙏 to you all

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