Willie J. Burford, Jr.
Willie J. Burford, Jr., 81, of Beaumont, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was born on November 17, 1935, to Verline McCowen Burford and William Jerome Burford, Sr. Willie retired as a plant supervisor with BASF, Beaumont, after many years of employment. He also proudly served in the Young Men’s Business League for fifty years.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Carol Burford; children, Dale Burford and his wife, Sherry, of Evadale and Susan Underwood and her husband, Keith, of Fannett; and sisters, JoAnn Widner, of Bevil Oaks; Linda Bailey and her husband, Melvin and Barbara Giarraputo and her husband, Gary, all of Beaumont; brother, Bobby Burford, of Lumberton; eight grandchildren, Wesley Underwood, William Burford, Samantha Chesson, Emory Burford, Braiden Burford, Brenden Burford, Branden Burford, and Bryllen Burford; three great-grandchildren, Braxton Chesson, Brantley Burford, and Austyn Chesson; numerous nieces and nephews.
Willie is preceded in death by his parents; and sons, Richard and Kenneth Burford.
A gathering of Willie’s family and friends will be from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2017, at the Y.M.B.L. Offices, 7250 Wespark Circle, Beaumont. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2017, at Turning Point Church, 3600 North Main, Vidor. A committal will follow at 3:00 p.m., at Hayman Cemetery, 3820 FM 2025, Coldspring, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Willie “Bud” Burford Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o YMBL, 7250 Wespark Circle, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
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- 3820 FM 2025, Coldspring, Texas 77331
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 3600 North Main Street, Vidor, Texas 77662
- 10/23/2017
- 10:00 am
- 7250 Wespark Circle, Beaumont, Texas 77705
- 10/22/2017
- 7:30 am
- 1605 n. major Drive beaumont tx 77713
Comments
Elliott Bounds
So sorry to read about Willie.Knew him a long time.Nice guy.Gonna be missed.
Jack Langston
Bobby, Linda, Melvin, and family, sorry for your loss. May our Lord be with your family.
Russ Cobbs
Willie never failed to make our Beaumont High School class reunions memorable and enjoyable. He was always engaging in his special quiet, unassuming way. I'm so glad that I became re-acquainted with him and his wife, Carol, at Beaumont High School's 50th Class Reunion in Fredericksburg. He will be deeply missed by so many. My heartfelt sympathy to Carol and the family....Willie and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ever Loyal! Russ Cobbs, Longmeadow, MA.
Don Burford
Heartfelt Condolences from Sue and I. Willie had that ability to make everyone who came in contact with him feel comfortable and important. He will be sorely missed and so will that "killer" Burford smile he had. Lots of Love and our Thoughts and Prayers to all.
Bobby Ward
My sincere condolences to Carol and all of Willie’s family. Sadness is not a stronger enough word to express my feelings at the loss of Willie. He was just a superb human being from his shy smile nd soft laugh to his natural helpful nature, loyalty and a beyond-belief work ethic.. Willie will not only be missed by his family and classmates, but, in reality, the entire world, because humanity has lost one of its finest. Rest in Peace, my friend as you go to Walk In the Other World.
Clifteen Clark
I am so sorry. Willue will be missed by so many. Love and prayers for the entire family..
Aline(Haas)Broussard
Bobby and Family, So Sorry for your loss. A great and blessed tribute to him. I didn't know him but know he will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. My Deepest Sympathy, Alin (Haas) Broussard
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).