Wilford Williams

Wilford Williams, 66, of Linville St. in Morganton died Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at Grace Hospital. He was born September 27, 1940 in Polk County, and was the son of the late William Lester Williams and Eva Annie Womack Williams. Wilford was a member of Amherst Baptist Church. He worked as a painting contractor for 52 years in Burke County. As well as his work, his greatest love, and joy of his life, was his grand-daughter Chelsea. Wilford loved each day, the camaraderie of his fellow workers and friends.

Wilford is survived by daughters, Donna Williams Cash and husband, Spencer, and Linda Williams Buff and husband, Tim, all of Morganton; his beloved granddaughter, Chelsea Alexis Howard; brothers, Billy Norman Williams and wife, Debbie, of Hickory, NC and Bobby Joe Williams and wife, June, of Morganton; and his special friend, Stephanie Baker.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2007 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Gardner officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the residence of Tim and Linda Buff, Silver Creek Plantation, 4352 Plantation Dr., Morganton.