Robert F "Bud" Willingham, 86, of Ruleville, MS, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, October 10, 2024 graveside in Lehrton Cemetery.

Mr. Willingham was born December 27, 1937 in Ruleville, MS, to the late Jessie Raymond Willingham, Sr. and Marie Wright Willingham. He was a US Navy veteran and retired from Mississippi Power and Light after over 40 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patsy Gibson Willingham; daughter, Dawn Willingham Christian; brothers, Raymond Willingham, Bill Willingham, and Donnie Willingham; and sisters, Addie Welch, Dorothy Slater, and Vontice Kimbrell.

He is survived by his son-in-law, Marty Christian of Fulton, MS; grandchildren, Blake Christian (Vicki) of Fulton, MS, and John Reed Christian of Dallas, TX; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Haney, Jack Haire, Pete Willingham Jones, Jesse Kimbrell, Dale Kimbrell, Byron Kyle, John Kyle, and Sonny Gibson.

Williams and Lord Funeral Home of Ruleville is in charge.