Holly Springs Funeral Home

Edsell Lee Williford

Edsell Lee Williford, 81, of Grand Junction, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany, Mississippi.  He was born in Ripley, Mississippi, on March 31, 1941, to Eugene and Mildred Williford.  He attended Ripley High School and was voted Mr Ripley High in 1958.  Edsell loved football, golf, and tennis, and he was an avid hunter.  He ran Williford Construction for more than thirty years.  He attended Roger Springs Church of Christ.

Edsell is survived by his son, Jeff Williford (Lisa) of Moscow, and daughters Lori Williford Harris (Jimmy) and Crystal Williford Mitchell (Patrick), all of Grand Junction.  He also leaves ten grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren,  a brother, Jimmy Franklin Williford (Doris) of Ripley, and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Birdie Lou Williford, and a brother, Alvie Linville WIlliford.

Services for Mr Williford will be held in the Chapel of the Holly Springs Funeral Home on Sunday, February 19,2023, at 2:00 pm.  A visitation for family and friends will begin at 12:45, and last until service time.  Burial will be at Ashland Church of Christ Cemetery.  

Please leave your condolences for the family below in the guest book by filling out the form below.  Your message will be published after review.
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Patsy and Von Goudy

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2/17/2023 8:37:09 PM

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Crystal and Lori and family. We are so sadden by this. We saw him a few months ago and ate lunch with him. He had gotten a new car. We enjoyed it so. We loved him. We lost a good friend. If you need any let us know.


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Paul Manley

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2/17/2023 9:18:27 PM

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Sorry for your loss Edsell was a good man.We sat and talked a many of times.He will be missed.


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Miranda Lemen

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2/18/2023 3:53:56 AM

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Thinking about you and your family during this time. Sending lots of love!


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Renee Bowers

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2/18/2023 8:47:53 PM

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I am so sorry for your loss! I have always loved Uncle Edsel so much! I am praying for all of you, Jeff, Lori, Crystal.


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Risa Sanford

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2/18/2023 10:42:27 PM

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I’m so sorry for your loss! Uncle Edsel was so special, he will be missed. Praying for the family, Jeff, Lori, Crystal.