Old Man Preacher Willingham

Kidnapped, deprived, and beaten.  In a life marked by trauma, could he find faith and a heart full of God's love?

Born in 1902, Wesley Frank Willingham was stolen by his aunt and uncle, who saw a chance to have a newborn baby. After their deaths, a neighbor grudgingly took Wesley into his home. For six years, Wesley was regularly abused, given scraps to eat, and forced to do chores barefooted, even in freezing weather. After he endures a brutal beating, he makes a decision that will affect the rest of his life.

Follow the journey of Wesley as he finds shelter and safety with a caring family. Accepting Jesus as his Savior, Wesley's love for God transforms him into a man who loved people and led many to salvation in Jesus Christ.

In a deep dive into a man who overcame hardship and abuse, his daughter Frankie Willingham Wyatt and co-author Margaret Sorensen trace his humble beginnings as a stolen baby through a difficult youth and into a career as a born-again witness. Seeing Wesley's love for God transform him and experiencing his testimony of hope and purpose will light a path for readers in their own journey with the Lord.

Old Man Preacher Willingham is a moving Christian biography written as an endearing memorial. If you like real-life stories, inspirational accounts, and exceptional examples, then you'll adore this heartwarming tale of redemption and faith.