William Headington
February 19, 1929 - April 30, 2022
Mr. William R. Headington, 93, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. William was a native of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Clearwater, FL and moved to Charlotte five years ago to be closer to family. William received his mechanical engineering degree at Ohio State University following his service in the Air Force. He was a member of the Miata Club of Hendersonville, NC and enjoyed building and flying radio control model airplanes. He was also an avid car buff. Bill retired to Clearwater, FL following a career with Cooper Industries in Mt. Vernon, Oh. He pursued a second career with Forcon International Corp., Tampa, Fl, as a forensic engineer. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffery Headington, parents Col. LeGrand and Faye Headington, and his brother John Headington. William is survived by his wife of 73 years, Shirley Headington and children; William (Marian), of Jacksonville, AL, Janette Le Homan (James) of Charlotte, NC, and grandchildren; Patrice, Lisa, Alisha, Julie and Kyle, and great grandchildren; William, Jonah, Owen, Ruby and Annarose. A private graveside service will be held at the Chattanooga National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region of Huntersville, P. O. Box 470408, Charlotte, NC 28247. On-line condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
Mr. William R. Headington, 93, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. William was a native of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Clearwater, FL and moved to Charlotte five years ago to be closer to family. William received his mechanical... View Obituary & Service Information