Ernest Lee Williford of Florala passed away April 4, 2021. He was born June 6, 1951 in Florala to Marvin Paul Williford and Edna Louise Presley Williford. Ernest work as driller in the oil industry until retirement. He enjoyed Alabama football, hunting and fishing. His biggest legacy was the immeasurable mark he left on his family. Known to them as Ernest, Dad and "Paw Paw". He will forever hold a dear and precious place in each of their hearts. He was preceded in death by wife, Linda Williford: father, Marvin Paul Williford; mother, Edna Louise Presley Williford; brother, Kenneth Earl Brazzell; great granddaughter, Chloe Dukes.

He is survived by wife, Lou Simmons Williford, daughter, Angela Williford and Heather Simmons Mock and husband Kevin, son, Eric Simmons and wife Misty, brothers, Marvin Williford Sr and wife Sandy, Johnny Brazzell and wife Karen, Roy Williford and wife Robbie and Willie Williford, sisters, Sherry Beck and husband Meredith, Betty Qualls and husband Mike, Shirley Widden and husband Chuck and Lynn Bray and husband Doug, aunts, Jo Ann Presley Qualls and husband Harold and Geraldine Presley Burke, grandchildren, Levi Tyler Dukes, Austin Tray Bryan, Carson Mock and Tanner Mock, great grandchildren, Colton Dukes, and Hadley and Bentley Bryan. He is also survived by and abundance of extended love ones including numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ernest Lee Williford will be 11AM Wednesday April 7, 2021 at Evans Funeral Home with Harold Qualls and Ray Bundy officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 PM at Evans Funeral Home. Interment will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

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