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Willis Reuben “Headley” Headley Jr.

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Willis Reuben “Headley” Headley Jr.

Birth
Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama, USA
Death
4 Jul 2020 (aged 93)
Soddy-Daisy, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA GPS-Latitude: 35.0355631, Longitude: -85.2849094
Plot
Section MM, Site 623
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Obituary graciously provided by Carl Gooden (Find A Grave Contributor 48421216)

Willis R. Headley Jr, “Headley”, 93, of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away Saturday July 4, 2020.

Born in Sheffield, Alabama, he was a long time resident of Chattanooga area. He proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. He retired from Newton Chevrolet after 48 years.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years Ann Rogers Headley; step-son, Gregg Rogers(wife)Melissa of Lakesite, TN. Daughters, Sheila Vickery(husband) Reggie of Atlanta, GA, Ann White of Largo, FL., and brother Bill Headley(wife) Robbie of Wilmington, DE., eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews who were all very special to him.

Headley was a devoted husband and married to the love of his life Ann and sealed for time and all eternity. Headley had many young and old friends near and far, thankful for each one of them. He was a good neighbor who loved to go on long walks and collect golf balls. He was quite a dignified man, and often showed his other side to family and friends.

A private graveside service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.

GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN
Obituary graciously provided by Carl Gooden (Find A Grave Contributor 48421216)

Willis R. Headley Jr, “Headley”, 93, of Soddy Daisy, TN passed away Saturday July 4, 2020.

Born in Sheffield, Alabama, he was a long time resident of Chattanooga area. He proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. He retired from Newton Chevrolet after 48 years.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years Ann Rogers Headley; step-son, Gregg Rogers(wife)Melissa of Lakesite, TN. Daughters, Sheila Vickery(husband) Reggie of Atlanta, GA, Ann White of Largo, FL., and brother Bill Headley(wife) Robbie of Wilmington, DE., eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews who were all very special to him.

Headley was a devoted husband and married to the love of his life Ann and sealed for time and all eternity. Headley had many young and old friends near and far, thankful for each one of them. He was a good neighbor who loved to go on long walks and collect golf balls. He was quite a dignified man, and often showed his other side to family and friends.

A private graveside service will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.

GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN

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  • Created by: '82 VFL
  • Added: Jul 7, 2020
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212549438/willis_reuben-headley: accessed ), memorial page for Willis Reuben “Headley” Headley Jr. (2 Apr 1927–4 Jul 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 212549438, citing Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by '82 VFL (contributor 49179080).