Bobby Lee Willingham

September 28, 1947 -September 20, 2023

Bobby Lee Willingham was born September 28, 1947, to Buck and Clessie Willingham in Prague, Oklahoma. He departed this life September 20, 2023, at the age of 75. Bob would later meet the love of his life Esther Young.

He worked many years in the pipeline field as a heavy equipment operator, mostly while sitting on a dozer.

Together they enjoyed traveling where they enjoyed a seventeenyear honeymoon. They went wherever work and love would take them. Esther passed away March 19, 2019, after 17 years of marriage.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time with his family. The family would like to give a special thank you to Victoria Brown and Ella Miller for the care and concern that was given to Bob and his family.

He is survived by his son, Dale Willingham, and wife CarLyn; mother, Clessie Willingham; three sisters, Sharon Cox, Norma Maxwell, and Shirley Willingham; two grandchildren, Casey Willingham and wife Kate, and CayLee Willingham; four great grandchildren, Corben, Casten, Jace, and Willow.

He was preceded in death by his father, Buck Willingham, and an infant brother.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at the Stroud City Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Hutchins Maples Matherly Funeral Home.

Condolences can be left at www. hutchinsmaplesfuneralhome.com.