Earl Welford, Sr.'s Obituary
Earl Welford, Sr. 81, of Decatur, passed from this life Thursday, December 17, 2009 in McKinley Court Care Center.
Earl was born December 19, 1927, in Okalona, MS, the son of Robert and Rachel Harris Welford. He was a laborer and worked last as a custodian in a high school in Missouri. He married Seanie Whitaker and she preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death is one daughter, Rachel Welford; grandsons: Emmett and James Hampton and five brothers.
He leaves to cherish fond memories, is his children: Earl Natasha Welford of Chattanooga, TN, Earline Emmitt Hampton, Robert Ambrose, Kenny Sheila Ambrose, Darnell Joyce Ambrose, and Shirleen Welford of Decatur, Evelyn Welford of Chicago, Stewart Welford of St. Louis, MO, and Larry Welford of Farmington, MO; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Farewell and Tribute service: 12 pm, Tuesday, December 22, 2009 in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, Brother Mayo Towles officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Special thanks to: McKinley Court Care Center, Dr. George Duncan, Dr. Estrada-Garcia, Sister Marvell Clark, and grandson Steve Welford who he loved dearly.
The family of Earl Welford, Sr. is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL 62526.
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