Samuel Lee Williford

Samuel Lee Williford of Madisonville, Tennessee, born July 29, 1943 in Loudon, TN, passed at his home on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Sam retired from Davidson Textron, where he had a long career of teasing his coworkers. He enjoyed being a volunteer with Hopewell Fire Department for many years. He was a prankster and a giver at heart, never wanting anyone to go without. He never met a stranger. If he wasn't giving you a piece of candy or a tomato, he was giving you a piece of his mind. There will never be a better Papaw or bull-crapper. He could tell you right where you got your shoes.
Sam is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Susie & Jason Millsaps, Daughter-in-law Patty Jones and husband Gary; Grandchildren: Anna Summers and husband Austin, Ben Millsaps, Bailee Millsaps, Bethany Williford, Britney Williford, Briley Williford, Great grandchild Ryker Summers, Brother-in-law Eddie Kile, his beloved dog Gunner, many loved cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Sam is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Williford, son, Billy Williford; grandson, BJ Williford, Parents-in-Law Billie Welcome and Nellie Mae Wiseman, foster brothers Reuben Strange and Tom Strange; sister-in-law, Freida Sewell Kile; brother-in-law, David Sewell; and nephew, Michael Tbird Sewell.
Funeral 5 P.M. Sunday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Tim Gray officiating. Interment 11 A.M. Monday, Oak Grove Baptist Cemetery. Family will receive friends 3-5 P.M. Sunday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.