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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Joe
Williford
April 4, 1942 – September 29, 2011
Obituary
LIFE PROFILE
On September 29, 2011 in the presence of his family, Joe Williford went home to glory.
Joe was born in Mitchell County on April 4, 1942, to Cleveland Williford and Rutha Mae Williford.
He attended Oak Grove Elementary School thru the eighth grade.
Joe was a faithful and devoted member of the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Branchville Community.
Joe's mission in life was gardening. He was passionate about seeing that everyone was fed.
At the time of his death he was retired from Billy Faircloth Farm.
He was united in marriage to the former Jewel Thomas. To this union three children, Stanley, JoAnne, and Tama, were born. He was later united in marriage to the former Margaret Thomas.
Preceding him in death include his wife, Margaret Williford; father, Cleveland Williford; mother, Rutha Mae Williford; and brother, Carl Williford.
Joe leaves to cherish his memory one son, Stanley L. Williford; two daughters, JoAnne Williford Williams (Bruce), Tama Holloway (Michael); stepchildren, Roy Williams, Jr., Dorothy W. Banks, Bobbie W. Wimberly (Ulyssee), Sanya (Lisa) Jackson and Arthur Wade Thomas.
He also leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Margaret Miller, Dearsie Carroll (Edward), Elois Newman (James), Ruth Williford, Gloria Jean Williford; brothers, Roy Williford, Curtis WIlliford (Pamela); eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
FUNERAL SERVICE
The funeral service of Joe Williford will be conducted Saturday, October 1, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., at Brown Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 100 Thompson Street, Camilla. Reverend Geno Rogers will officiate.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Cornell Keaton, Curtis Williford, Roy Williford.
Active Pallbearers will be Emmanuel Williams, Eugene Williams, Michael Williams, Carlos Williford, Greg Williford, David Wimberly.
COMMITTAL
Interment service for Mr. Williford will follow in Oakview Cemetery.
On September 29, 2011 in the presence of his family, Joe Williford went home to glory.
Joe was born in Mitchell County on April 4, 1942, to Cleveland Williford and Rutha Mae Williford.
He attended Oak Grove Elementary School thru the eighth grade.
Joe was a faithful and devoted member of the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Branchville Community.
Joe's mission in life was gardening. He was passionate about seeing that everyone was fed.
At the time of his death he was retired from Billy Faircloth Farm.
He was united in marriage to the former Jewel Thomas. To this union three children, Stanley, JoAnne, and Tama, were born. He was later united in marriage to the former Margaret Thomas.
Preceding him in death include his wife, Margaret Williford; father, Cleveland Williford; mother, Rutha Mae Williford; and brother, Carl Williford.
Joe leaves to cherish his memory one son, Stanley L. Williford; two daughters, JoAnne Williford Williams (Bruce), Tama Holloway (Michael); stepchildren, Roy Williams, Jr., Dorothy W. Banks, Bobbie W. Wimberly (Ulyssee), Sanya (Lisa) Jackson and Arthur Wade Thomas.
He also leaves to cherish his memory, sisters, Margaret Miller, Dearsie Carroll (Edward), Elois Newman (James), Ruth Williford, Gloria Jean Williford; brothers, Roy Williford, Curtis WIlliford (Pamela); eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
FUNERAL SERVICE
The funeral service of Joe Williford will be conducted Saturday, October 1, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., at Brown Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 100 Thompson Street, Camilla. Reverend Geno Rogers will officiate.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Cornell Keaton, Curtis Williford, Roy Williford.
Active Pallbearers will be Emmanuel Williams, Eugene Williams, Michael Williams, Carlos Williford, Greg Williford, David Wimberly.
COMMITTAL
Interment service for Mr. Williford will follow in Oakview Cemetery.
***********
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow:
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full I've savored much,
Good times, good friends, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief,
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, he set me free.
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow:
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full I've savored much,
Good times, good friends, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief,
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, he set me free.
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