Funeral service for Mr. Billy Nixon Willoughby, age 88, of Alexandria was held January 13, 2018 at the Chapel of Avant Funeral Home. Bro. Dan Mallette officiated with military honors and burial following in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Mr. Willoughby passed away January 11, 2018 at his home.
He was retired from Avco as a material handler and was a farmer. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and he seved his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was born October 11, 1929 in Ohio, the son of the late Lee and Ocia Jim Nixon Willoughby.
He was also preceded in death by wife Sue Corley Willoughby, on February 14, 2015; and daughter, Wendy Willoughby and infant son, Billy Mitchell Willoughby.
Survivors include by his son Mark (Marilyn) Willoughby of Alexandria, ; daughter; Pat (J.C.) Allen of Alexandria; three grandchildren; Brittany (Andrew) Dixon of Smithville, Luke Willoughby of Alexandria, and Holly (Lucus) Bain of Alexandria; three great-grandchildren; Katie Bain, Cole Bain, and David Andrew Dixon; and step-granddaughter, Amanda Corley.
Avant Funeral Home, Alexandria, was in charge of the arrangements.