John A. Willoughby, age 90 of Columbia, MS passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. A native of Marion County and Goss Community, he was a veteran of the US Army and co-owner of Columbia Motor Company. He was a member of East Columbia Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.
Mr. Willoughby was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Walker Willoughby and Ellie Carmen Willoughby; and all of his siblings. He is survived by his wife, Jeane Willoughby; a daughter, Michelle Williams; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 5:30pm until 8:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia. Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the funeral home chapel with Reverend Tim Morrison presiding. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
