Lawrence "Tooter" Willoughby's Obituary
Lawrence E. ” Tooter” Willoughby, 86, of Decatur passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 in McKinley Court Nursing Home.
Lawrence was born on December 04, 1930 in Lovington, IL the son of James Martin and C. Pearl (Sarver) Willoughby. He served his country proudly in U.S. Air Force and was retired from Caterpillar Manufacturing after 32 years of service. He married Charlene Long on September 13, 1958 in Decatur.
Surviving are his wife and son, David L. Willoughby of Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Glen and an infant brother.
Funeral service to celebrate Lawrence’s will be 11 AM Friday September 8, 2017 in the Star of Hope Mausoleum in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Friday in the mausoleum.
The family of Lawrence E. ” Tooter” Willoughby is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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