Ernest P. Willoughby, age 91 of Lumberton, NC passed away on February 24, 2013. Mr. Willoughby was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Services. He was born April 22, 1921 in Robeson County, the son of the late William F. Willoughby and Mary Bass Willoughby. Mr. Willoughby is survived by his wife, Rosa Lee of the home; one son, E. Paul Willoughby and wife, Pat, of Durham, NC; grandson, Rex Willoughby and wife, Kelli, of Chapel Hill, NC; brothers, Wilbur Willoughby of St. Paul, Braxton Willoughby of Red Springs, Furman Willoughby of Lumberton; a sister, Eva Bowen of Lumberton; two great-grandchildren, Leah and Ty of Chapel Hill; and numerous nieces and nephews.