Kevil, KY Billy Warford, age 88, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He was born August 5, 1935 to his parents, Kellie and Adelle (Hankins) Warford.
Billy was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and attended Newton Creek Baptist Church. He was a member of Grahamville Masonic Lodge #707and was a Navy veteran. Billy retired from TVA where he was the Assistant Superintendent. He spent most of his time raising horses and would never turn down a good trail ride. Billy was an avid Cardinal Baseball and UK Basketball fan. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Billy was a kind man and would do anything for anyone.
Billy is survived by his wife of 14 years, Gwen Warford of Kevil, KY; two sons, Ricky Warford (Kim) of Reidland, KY and Mike Warford (Laurie) of Tyler, TX; a stepdaughter, Kelly Shoulta (Marc) of Symsonia, KY; a step son, Frankie Bell of Paducah, KY; four grandchildren, Aaron Warford, Austin Warford, Natali Warford and Allie Sullivan; five great grandchildren, Cooper Sullivan, Aiden Warford, Lilly Sullivan, Sawyer Warford and Cade Sullivan.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie Warford; a granddaughter, Angie Warford; a brother, Rudy Wardford; three sisters, Louanna Jones, Ora Mae Rudolph and Pat Carroll and his parents.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 1, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter, KY.
Funeral service and Masonic Service will be held Friday, September 1, 2023 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter, KY with Rev. Scott Penick and Rev. Rodney Cude officiating.
Interment and Military Honors will follow at Newton Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
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