Mojave Desert News Thursday April 14, 2005
Williford, Jim R was born in Carrollton, Texas on January 19, 1928 and passed away Friday April 8, 2005 at his Rosamond home.
The eldest son of Jim and Mary Catherine Williford, Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ella Nolene in 2004, both his parents and brother David Powell Williford.
He leaves behind a sister: Mary Lou and Charles Holt of Alaska; sister-in-law: Leora Williford; mother-in-law: Mary Opal Murray; children and grandchildren: Russell, Christy, Amanda & Thomas Williford; Ella, Luiz, Lupe, Josie, Esther and Lou Joe Garcia, Maria and Chris Coupland & great-grandson Christopher Coupland II; Vickie Williford & Timm Monahan; and Omer Williford. There are also numerous extended family members in California, Texas, and Alaska.
Married in June of 1959 he went to work at Edwards Air Force Base as an Experimental Machinist, working on development of early experimental aircraft. Jim became involved in the Real Estate industry in the late 60's with Rosamond Realty. He stayed active in the business until his death. His other passion in life was support of the youth of Rosamond. He supported many activities his children were involved in. He was instrumental in placement of both the 1st and 2nd crosses on the 'R' hill for Easter Sunrise Service, active in Boy Scout Troop 41, helped start Little League in Rosamond, worked with 4-H, FFA, Little Britches Rodeo, and the Jr. Livestock Auction at the AV Fair. Jim was a Kiwanis ‘Legion of Honor' recipient as well as Kiwanian of the Year in 1996. His contributions to non-profit organizations are numerous and include the Rosamond Hills ‘Golden Oldies' and the Kern County Sheriff's Depart. Citizen Service Unit. Other community involvements were the Rosamond Community Fair, the Chili Cook-off at Tropico Gold Mine, and ETI Corral #58.
In 2000, the California State Senate honored Jim for 47 years of service to the youth of this community. Jim was a founding member of the Rosamond Hills Apt. Retirement housing complex and the Southern Kern Roping & Riding Club. He was still an active participant with the Boy Scouts and played Senior Citizen Bingo every week.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to any of these organizations in Jim's' name. Service will beheld Thursday April 14th at noon at Stickel Mortuary, Inyo St, Mojave, with internment following at Mojave Cemetery. ‘MR. ROSAMOND', as he was known to many, will be missed, and will leave an obvious hole in the lives of many. His involvement in, and passion for this community will be hard to surpass.
SSDI
Name: Jim R. Williford
SSN:
Last Residence: 93560 Rosamond, Kern, California, United States of America
Born: 19 Jan 1928
Last Benefit: 93560 Rosamond, Kern, California, United States of America
Died: 8 Apr 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951 )
Williford, Jim R was born in Carrollton, Texas on January 19, 1928 and passed away Friday April 8, 2005 at his Rosamond home.
The eldest son of Jim and Mary Catherine Williford, Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ella Nolene in 2004, both his parents and brother David Powell Williford.
He leaves behind a sister: Mary Lou and Charles Holt of Alaska; sister-in-law: Leora Williford; mother-in-law: Mary Opal Murray; children and grandchildren: Russell, Christy, Amanda & Thomas Williford; Ella, Luiz, Lupe, Josie, Esther and Lou Joe Garcia, Maria and Chris Coupland & great-grandson Christopher Coupland II; Vickie Williford & Timm Monahan; and Omer Williford. There are also numerous extended family members in California, Texas, and Alaska.
Married in June of 1959 he went to work at Edwards Air Force Base as an Experimental Machinist, working on development of early experimental aircraft. Jim became involved in the Real Estate industry in the late 60's with Rosamond Realty. He stayed active in the business until his death. His other passion in life was support of the youth of Rosamond. He supported many activities his children were involved in. He was instrumental in placement of both the 1st and 2nd crosses on the 'R' hill for Easter Sunrise Service, active in Boy Scout Troop 41, helped start Little League in Rosamond, worked with 4-H, FFA, Little Britches Rodeo, and the Jr. Livestock Auction at the AV Fair. Jim was a Kiwanis ‘Legion of Honor' recipient as well as Kiwanian of the Year in 1996. His contributions to non-profit organizations are numerous and include the Rosamond Hills ‘Golden Oldies' and the Kern County Sheriff's Depart. Citizen Service Unit. Other community involvements were the Rosamond Community Fair, the Chili Cook-off at Tropico Gold Mine, and ETI Corral #58.
In 2000, the California State Senate honored Jim for 47 years of service to the youth of this community. Jim was a founding member of the Rosamond Hills Apt. Retirement housing complex and the Southern Kern Roping & Riding Club. He was still an active participant with the Boy Scouts and played Senior Citizen Bingo every week.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to any of these organizations in Jim's' name. Service will beheld Thursday April 14th at noon at Stickel Mortuary, Inyo St, Mojave, with internment following at Mojave Cemetery. ‘MR. ROSAMOND', as he was known to many, will be missed, and will leave an obvious hole in the lives of many. His involvement in, and passion for this community will be hard to surpass.
SSDI
Name: Jim R. Williford
SSN:
Last Residence: 93560 Rosamond, Kern, California, United States of America
Born: 19 Jan 1928
Last Benefit: 93560 Rosamond, Kern, California, United States of America
Died: 8 Apr 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951 )
Mojave Desert News Thursday April 14, 2005
Williford, Jim R was born in Carrollton, Texas on January 19, 1928 and passed away Friday April 8, 2005 at his Rosamond home.
The eldest son of Jim and Mary Catherine Williford, Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ella Nolene in 2004, both his parents and brother David Powell Williford.
He leaves behind a sister: Mary Lou and Charles Holt of Alaska; sister-in-law: Leora Williford; mother-in-law: Mary Opal Murray; children and grandchildren: Russell, Christy, Amanda & Thomas Williford; Ella, Luiz, Lupe, Josie, Esther and Lou Joe Garcia, Maria and Chris Coupland & great-grandson Christopher Coupland II; Vickie Williford & Timm Monahan; and Omer Williford. There are also numerous extended family members in California, Texas, and Alaska.
Married in June of 1959 he went to work at Edwards Air Force Base as an Experimental Machinist, working on development of early experimental aircraft. Jim became involved in the Real Estate industry in the late 60's with Rosamond Realty. He stayed active in the business until his death. His other passion in life was support of the youth of Rosamond. He supported many activities his children were involved in. He was instrumental in placement of both the 1st and 2nd crosses on the 'R' hill for Easter Sunrise Service, active in Boy Scout Troop 41, helped start Little League in Rosamond, worked with 4-H, FFA, Little Britches Rodeo, and the Jr. Livestock Auction at the AV Fair. Jim was a Kiwanis ‘Legion of Honor' recipient as well as Kiwanian of the Year in 1996. His contributions to non-profit organizations are numerous and include the Rosamond Hills ‘Golden Oldies' and the Kern County Sheriff's Depart. Citizen Service Unit. Other community involvements were the Rosamond Community Fair, the Chili Cook-off at Tropico Gold Mine, and ETI Corral #58.
In 2000, the California State Senate honored Jim for 47 years of service to the youth of this community. Jim was a founding member of the Rosamond Hills Apt. Retirement housing complex and the Southern Kern Roping & Riding Club. He was still an active participant with the Boy Scouts and played Senior Citizen Bingo every week.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to any of these organizations in Jim's' name. Service will beheld Thursday April 14th at noon at Stickel Mortuary, Inyo St, Mojave, with internment following at Mojave Cemetery. ‘MR. ROSAMOND', as he was known to many, will be missed, and will leave an obvious hole in the lives of many. His involvement in, and passion for this community will be hard to surpass.
SSDI
Name: Jim R. Williford
SSN:
Last Residence: 93560 Rosamond, Kern, California, United States of America
Born: 19 Jan 1928
Last Benefit: 93560 Rosamond, Kern, California, United States of America
Died: 8 Apr 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951 )
Williford, Jim R was born in Carrollton, Texas on January 19, 1928 and passed away Friday April 8, 2005 at his Rosamond home.
The eldest son of Jim and Mary Catherine Williford, Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ella Nolene in 2004, both his parents and brother David Powell Williford.
He leaves behind a sister: Mary Lou and Charles Holt of Alaska; sister-in-law: Leora Williford; mother-in-law: Mary Opal Murray; children and grandchildren: Russell, Christy, Amanda & Thomas Williford; Ella, Luiz, Lupe, Josie, Esther and Lou Joe Garcia, Maria and Chris Coupland & great-grandson Christopher Coupland II; Vickie Williford & Timm Monahan; and Omer Williford. There are also numerous extended family members in California, Texas, and Alaska.
Married in June of 1959 he went to work at Edwards Air Force Base as an Experimental Machinist, working on development of early experimental aircraft. Jim became involved in the Real Estate industry in the late 60's with Rosamond Realty. He stayed active in the business until his death. His other passion in life was support of the youth of Rosamond. He supported many activities his children were involved in. He was instrumental in placement of both the 1st and 2nd crosses on the 'R' hill for Easter Sunrise Service, active in Boy Scout Troop 41, helped start Little League in Rosamond, worked with 4-H, FFA, Little Britches Rodeo, and the Jr. Livestock Auction at the AV Fair. Jim was a Kiwanis ‘Legion of Honor' recipient as well as Kiwanian of the Year in 1996. His contributions to non-profit organizations are numerous and include the Rosamond Hills ‘Golden Oldies' and the Kern County Sheriff's Depart. Citizen Service Unit. Other community involvements were the Rosamond Community Fair, the Chili Cook-off at Tropico Gold Mine, and ETI Corral #58.
In 2000, the California State Senate honored Jim for 47 years of service to the youth of this community. Jim was a founding member of the Rosamond Hills Apt. Retirement housing complex and the Southern Kern Roping & Riding Club. He was still an active participant with the Boy Scouts and played Senior Citizen Bingo every week.
In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to any of these organizations in Jim's' name. Service will beheld Thursday April 14th at noon at Stickel Mortuary, Inyo St, Mojave, with internment following at Mojave Cemetery. ‘MR. ROSAMOND', as he was known to many, will be missed, and will leave an obvious hole in the lives of many. His involvement in, and passion for this community will be hard to surpass.
SSDI
Name: Jim R. Williford
SSN:
Last Residence: 93560 Rosamond, Kern, California, United States of America
Born: 19 Jan 1928
Last Benefit: 93560 Rosamond, Kern, California, United States of America
Died: 8 Apr 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951 )
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