Donald Ray Willingham was born on March 8th, 1936 and passed away January 4th, 2026.   He was a loving father to Kim, Steve, Jody Ross, and John, and a step-father to Ronald, Mitchell, and Dawn. He is survived by his wife Joyce and his sister Ruth Ann Smith.

Don served in the U.S. Navy,  was a former science teacher at Johnson Junior High School and Melbourne Central Catholic High School where he was also a track coach. Don was a volunteer for many years at Harbor City Ambulance Squad and worked at Sam's and Publix.    Don attended Calvary Chapel in Melbourne.

Interment will take place Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, Florida.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Davis Seawinds Funeral Home in Melbourne, Florida.