Celebration of a Faithful Servant

Yesterday I had the opportunity to honor a wonderful servant in Christ.  One of my professors, Dr. William Willingham died on last Tuesday.  The memorial service was held in the chapel at Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute where he taught for so long.  The memorial was unlike any I had ever attended.  Dr. Willingham's family was present as were what seemed to be hundreds of colleagues, students, and friends from different walks of life.  From the gathering of people that showed up to honor him, one could see that he impacted lives everywhere he went.


Dr. Willingham demonstrated a love for all those around him in his daily life.  His life stands as a testimony that should encourage all Christians to demonstrate the love of Christ in every area of their lives.  His wife Joy took his death with the strength and comfort that only comes from being secure in her place in Christ knowing full well that her Bill is safe and secure n the arms of Jesus.