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Robert "Bob" Reeves Willingham, 85, of Cleveland, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon September 7th at home with his wife and niece beside him. Bob was a traditional "southern gentleman", kind, patient, soft spoken and always willing to help a friend in need. After college, he began a successful career with Unijax which spanned 37 years to retirement. He was a devoted husband and father and always put his family first. Upon retirement, he was an active participant with Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County and Hospice Veterans Hospital in Salisbury. He loved football and enjoyed games and tailgating with friends and family. Bob enjoyed working as a part time vehicle transporter and developed close friendships with several driving buddies who continued their "monthly lunch meetings" long after they retired. He was a resident of the Durham/Chapel Hill area prior to moving to Mooresville 17 years ago. While in Chapel Hill, Bob attended University United Methodist Church where he served on the usher committee. He was also a member of Toastmasters International and the Kiwanis Club International where he served as Past President for three years. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Ozzie W. Willingham and Lona Ione Reeves Willingham and siblings, Mozelle, Ozzie, Jim and Esther. Bob is survived by his wife, Patricia Horton Willingham; children, Tracy Willingham Doubts and husband, James, Robert Wesley Willingham and Jeffrey Reeves Willingham and wife, Shannon; grandchildren, Parker Reding Cannady and wife, Samantha, Laney Brook Copley, Brittney Ferrell Willingham and Austin Reeves Willingham; great grandson, Shepherd Reding Cannady and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Amity Lutheran Church, Cleveland, with Rev. Gene Bruce and Chaplain Stephen Vance officiating. Full military honors to follow. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. The family would like to thank Hospice & Palliative Care Of Iredell County for their amazing support during this last year, especially the teams of Laura, Maurica, Joanne, Stephen and Cassie as well as the many years of support from Teresa. We also wish to thank Debbie and Lisa for all their help and care so Bob could finish his earthly journey at home. Memorials may be made to Amity Lutheran Church, 1367 Ostwalt Amity Rd., Cleveland, NC 27013 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC 28625. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the family of Mr. Willingham. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Robert ''Bob'' Reeves Willingham

December 23, 1931 - September 7, 2017