Bill R. Wallingford, 82 of Platte City, MO passed away February 26, 2026.
He was born on September 13, 1943, to William E and Martha Rae (Taylor) Wallingford in Platte County Missouri where he grew up and in 1961, he graduated from Platte City High School.
On May 26, 1961, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Sue Parman. After their marriage they lived in Platte City where they made their home.
Bill was a proud member of the Kansas City Carpenters Union and contributed to several landmark projects in the Kansas City area. He enjoyed hunting, camping and going to the lake. Most of all he loved following his grandchildren’s activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Martha Wallingford and his brother Gary Wallingford.
Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years Sue Wallingford; his children Bob (Melissa) Wallingford, Deanna (Duane) Sellars and Meredith (Mark) Tolliver; his grandchildren Cody (Johnna) Wallingford, Lyndsie Sellars, Joshua (Brittany) True, Taylor (Nick) Kramer, Jake (Kathy) Wallingford, Collin (Olivia) Tolliver, Laney Tolliver, Carrie (Cody) Lafflin and Billy Wallingford; great-grandchildren Garrett, Whitman, Clay, Mac and Ethan; sister Patty (Ali) Esfandiary; sister-in-law Bonnie Wallingford; his best friend Ralph Landis; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 3rd at the First Baptist Church of Platte City.Burial: Platte City Cemetery.
