John Clinton Wallingford, 79, of Cabin Creek Road, Tollesboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022, at his home.
John was born November 2, 1943, the last of 11 children, to William Gaines and Mamie Martin Wallingford.
John was a 38-year employee of Emerson Power Transmission in Maysville. He was a farmer and landowner who enjoyed the outdoors. His passions included showing walking horses, rabbit hunting, listening to bluegrass music, and spending time with his friends and neighbors in search of a good time with plenty of laughter. His love and passion was pursuing his grandchildren’s events, which defined the twilight of his life.
John is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda A. Hughes Wallingford; one son Shane (Kimberly) Wallingford of Tollesboro, and three grandchildren, Seth, Bryce, and Jenna Wallingford of Tollesboro. John is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins, and extended family who will sadly miss him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his oldest son, Travis C. Wallingford; four brothers, Charles, Walter, Leo, and Kenneth Wallingford; and six sisters, Mary, Nannie, Edna, Ida, Alice, and JoAnn.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Tollesboro Christian Church with Bro. Mike Rice and Bro. Rex McGinnis officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Garden of Memories in Mason County.
Friends may visit after 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Tollesboro Christian Church.
Pallbearers will be Harry Tully, Rob Johnson, Kevin Burton, Wesley Wallingford, Seth Wallingford, and Bryce Wallingford.
Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Wallingford, Kelly Wallingford, Scotty Wallingford, Matthew Hughes, Mike Parker, Randy Parker, Terah Tracy, and Jim Bill Tracy.
Condolences may be sent at www.globefamilyfc.com.
