Mr. Willoughby lived in Hardin County, Tennessee all of his life and served his country in the United States National Guard. He worked as a machine operator for APAC for 45 years and attended Crossroads Union Church in Savannah, Tennessee. Fishing, farming, and gardening were some of his favorite hobbies.
In addition to his wife of 49 years, he is survived by his daughter, Trina Brown and husband Jeff of Olive Hill, Tennessee; brothers, Gene Willoughby of Savannah, Tennessee, Bill Willoughby of Clifton, Tennessee, and Johnny Willoughby of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Cody Brown and Drew Brown; and three great grandchildren, Ayden, Kamden, and Brynli Nicole.
Along with his parents, Mr. Willoughby was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Young.