Grady Harold Williford

Grady Harold Williford, born June 28, 1941 at 34 Corner, passed away peacefully at Crowley’s Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri on April 15, 2025 at 83 years of age.

Grady was preceded in death by his parents Ona Woods Williford and Grady William Williford, three brothers; Billy West McIntosh, Bobby Williford and Dale Williford. He is survived by one sister Becky (Billy) O’Neill of Houston, Texas and one brother Fenton (Shannon) Williford of Wingo, Kentucky.

On December 21, 2001 Grady married Luella Krebs Williford who survives of the home. He is also survived by his six children; Grady Williford Jr. of Matthews, Missouri, Robert (Cricket) Williford of West Frankfurt, Illinois, David Williford of East Prairie, Missouri, Angie Watson of East Prairie, Missouri, Darrell (Cheryl) Abner of Sikeston, Missouri and Angie Abner of East Prairie, Missouri.

In addition to his wife and children, Grady leaves behind seven grandchildren: Rachel Macchiaverno , Scott Williford, Allen Williford, Alexandra Morris, Megan Watson, Jason Abner, Kersten Abner and six great grandchildren: Aubree Williford, Jordan Williford, Shep Morris, Blaze Tibbs, Hazen Tibbs and Swade Tibbs.

Grady was a successful entrepreneur, had a zest for life and never met a stranger. He was always on the lookout for his next adventure, project or hustle. He loved spending time with his beloved dog Nan, friends and family, especially on his boat.

Visitation will be at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri on Monday April 21, 2025 starting at 10:00 with services to follow at 1:00. Brother Travis Lambert will officiate and Pallbearers will be Matthew O’Neill, Greg O’Neill, Scott Williford, Kenny Schaeffer, Larry Price and Josh King. Honorary Pallbearers will be Edgar (Boo Boo) Pipkin, Wub Riley, Edwin Riley, Wes Williford, Dennis Williford and Allen Williford.