Search by Name

Willie Raiford Obituary

AIKEN, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Willie R. Raiford will be held 1:00pm Wednesday, at the Ridge Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Hall, Pastor. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the family home ( 1420 Vanest Rd., Ridge Spring, SC.,) and there will be visitation 6-8pm Tuesday at the Funeral Home. He was a 40 year retiree of E. I. du Pont and a 5 year retiree of WSRC. He is survived by sons, Darrell Raiford, Aiken, SC and Wilfred (Brenda) Raiford, Ridge Spring, SC; daughters, Brenda (Raymond) Brunson, Ridge Spring/Aiken, SC, Cleopatra Raiford and Queen (Ernest) Harvey-Holloway both of Aiken, SC; a brother, Clarence (Charlotte ) Raiford, Aiken, SC; sisters, Cleo R. (Charles) Rogers, East Orange, NJ, Ora Belle R. (Earl) Daniels, Aiken, SC; and Gwendolyn R. Cornelius, Columbia, SC; a special friend, Mary S. Dennis; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC will be handling the funeral arrangements.

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Sep. 15, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Willie Raiford

Not sure what to say?





To my cousins in the loss of a father and brother, may God continue to comfort you at this time. God is always near by.

Gloria Hammond Lesane

September 20, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joe Glover

September 18, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Charlise Walker- Wallace("Pa")Walker

Charlise Walker

September 18, 2013

Brenda, heartfelt sympathy to you and the family. Through your time of sadness, know that God is still in control and He has your back.

Ann Davis

September 18, 2013

When you are close to someone and the Lord calls them home, you are sad, but you will find peace in knowing that they are at peace in the arms of our Father in Heaven..

Jane Wise

September 17, 2013

To Darrell, Brenda, Queen, Wilfred and Cleopatra, please know that my family and the entire Bell Grove Church family sends our condolences and are in prayer for your strength during this time. We share in your sadness.

Rev. Lester A Smalls

September 17, 2013

Brenda may god bless you and you family in your time of sorrow,vernell lee Gates&family...

September 17, 2013

Brenda,
Take comfort in knowing that your co-workers and I are thinking of you during these difficult times. Know that we express our condolences and will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Clair Henkes

September 16, 2013

May all of God's blessings continue to abide with you all.

Aubrey & Joyce Pompey

September 15, 2013

Showing 1 - 9 of 9 results

Make a Donation
in Willie Raiford's name

Memorial Events
for Willie Raiford

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Willie's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Willie Raiford's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more