Funeral services for H. Willoughby were held Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock at the home of his son on Vance street. Mr. Willoughby was 84 years of age, a Confederate veteran, and faithful member of the Episcopal church. The services were conducted by Rev. F.S. Love, Pastor of the Methodist Church. Music by Mrs. C.F. Gilford, Mrs. Geo. Stanton, Mrs. C.L. Perry, Mr. H.D. Brown, and Mr. Gluck Hinnant, who touchingly sang “Abide With Me” and “In the Hour of Trial.” Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
The deceased is survived by one son, W.H. Willoughby of Wilson, and one daughter, Mrs. W.A. Carpenter of Columbia, S.C.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The floral offerings were many and beautiful as he was loved by all who knew him.
The following acted as pallbearers, W.T. Holden, John R. Dildy, A. Bishop, H.G. Whitehead, Geo. W. Stanton, C.A. Ballon.
From page 5 of the Wilson Times, Feb. 26, 1924
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