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Willard Franklin Berford

By The Leader on April 2, 2020

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Willard Franklin Berford
Date of Death – March 20, 2020

Willard Franklin Berford, 80, a longtime farmer, passed away March 20, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, German and Pearl Berford; sister, Louise Billings; brother, Raymond Berford; sister-in-law, Carolyn Berford; brother-in-law, Namon Billings and grandson, Rylee Cole Berford.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Berford; sons, Casey (Ginger) Berford of Millington and Rodney Berford of Millington; sister, Nell (George) Krzewinski of Millington; brothers, Richard (Doris) Berford of Millington and Roy (Brenda) Berford of Millington;  granddaughter, Kelby (Taylor) Billings; great-grandchildren, Kyler and Jasey Billings.

Services were held Monday, March 23, at the Munford Chapel. Interment followed in Helen Crigger Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to The Apostolic Church, 4209 Shelby Rd, Millington, TN 38053. Munford Funeral Home Munford Chapel, MunfordFuneralHome.com.

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