Edward Williford Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edward Williford (Rocky Mount, North Carolina), born in Wilson, North Carolina, who passed away on January 8, 2019 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Johnny Leslie Williford and Gladys Pearl Tant Williford; his wife Rachel Davis Williford; his son Edward Wayne Williford; his grandson John Edward O'Briant; his brother James Norris Williford; his daughter Wendy (Michael O'Briant) of Rocky Mount; his granddaughter Ashleigh O'Briant of Rocky Mount; his great grandchild Johnny Kirkpatrick O'Briant of Rocky Mount; and his sisters, Lois Williford Joyner of Elm City, Graynell Williford Harrell of Wilson and Cricket.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made to the Rocky Mount Police Benevolent Fund.