Jerry Lee Willoughby Obituary (1940

Jerry Lee Willoughby 80 of Clinton, IL passed away 11:52 A.M. November 20, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL. Celebration of Jerry's life will be at a later date. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Ranch House Cowboy Church, 120 North Fourth St., DeLand, IL 61839. Jerry was born October 29, 1940 in Clinton, IL the son of Orville and Lavon (Bray) Willoughby. He married Carol Jean Stoutenborough on April 2, 1961 in Maroa, IL. Survivors include his wife, Carol Jean Willoughby, Clinton, IL; children, Shelley (Todd) Shaw, Clinton, IL, Mike (Shelley) Willoughby, Clinton, IL, and Troy (Lori) Willoughby, Maroa, IL; 6 grandchildren, Lucas, Lindsey, Nolan, Sara, Hannah, and Ethan; 5 great grandchildren, Logan, Jeffrey, Dylan, Owen, and Toby; brother, Gene (Barb) Willoughby, Clinton, IL, sister, Pat Lord, Clinton, IL, along with several nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Paul Willoughby. Jerry worked for Illinois Central Railroad, then becoming a supervisor at Portec in Clinton, IL, and retired from Wallace Computer Services, now known as R.R. Donnelly. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and turtle hogger. He loved to cook and enjoyed having "Feeds" in the shed with friends and family. Jerry loved singing and playing the guitar but especially loved the Lord. He was a strong man of faith who loved his family dearly. His favorited scripture was 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all who loved him.