D. Vaughn "Jake" Williford

1926 - 2015

D. Vaughn "Jake" Williford, 88, of Arlington passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, in Arlington. Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday in Croley Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer with Larry W. Osborne officiating. Interment: Chilton Cemetery in Big Sandy. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fort Richardson Masonic Lodge #320 or Jacksboro Order of the Eastern Star #390, both at 207 West St., Jacksboro, Texas 76458. Jake was born Nov. 22, 1926, in the Grice community in Upshur County to William and Zula Davis Williford. Mr. Williford served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. He worked for Halliburton for 38 years before retiring as a supervisor. Mr. Williford was a Master Mason, a member of Fort Richardson Masonic Lodge #320 A.F. and A.M, and the Jacksboro Order of the Eastern Star #390 for 51 years and a member of Lake Arlington Baptist Church. He proudly served as a deacon at Westlake Baptist Church in Chandler. Jake's life was based on faith, hard work, sacrifice and serving his family, friends and country. He led his life as a living example of how to serve others. He and his wife Lois dedicated their lives to raising their family and teaching them the principles of faith, honor, love and sacrifice. He shared the last 10 years of his life in Arlington loving his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. Mr. Williford was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 45 years, Lois Snider Williford; stepfather Otto Garrett; and three sisters. Survivors: Sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Linda Williford of Mansfield and Gary and Yolanda Williford of Arlington; brother and sister-in-law, John and Anna Williford of Breaux Bridge, La.; grandchildren, Jeremy Williford and wife, Julie, Brian Williford and wife, Julie, Ricky Williford, Sonia Williford-Gill and husband, Patrick, and Cecilia Williford-Reese and husband, Preston; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.