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Willie James Monford

6/19/2011

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Willie James Monford, age 55, 1022 Harvey Road, Ellaville, Georgia passed Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Phoebe Sumter Hospital, Americus, Georgia.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday morning, June 25, 2011 at New Corinth Baptist Church, Spivey Street, Ellaville, Georgia. Interment will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery.

Willie James was born October 8, 1955 in Ellaville, Schley County, Georgia to the late Henry Monford, Sr. and Mary Kate Minter Monford. He was a 1973 graduate of John Lewis High School. Two sisters, Geraldine Monford and Lucille Monford, preceded him in death.

He was employed with Cooper Lightning of Americus, Georgia as a forklift driver.

Survivors are a beloved wife of 33 years, Janice Harvey Monford, Ellaville, Georgia; three children, Cedric Monford, Atlanta, Georgia, Cassandra Monford, Americus, Georgia and Marisha Monford, Ellaville, Georgia; two grandchildren, Robert Smith, Jr. and Jayden Monford; six siblings, Henry (Mae) Monford, Arlington, Georgia, Daniel (Minnie) Monford, Decatur, Georgia, Lena King, Atlanta, Georgia, Mary Ann Monford, Charlotte, North Carolina, Clarence Stewart, Atlanta, Georgia and Bobby (Sherry) Monford, Atlanta, Georgia; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joseph (Lanelle) Harvey, Jr., Jonesboro, Georgia, Harry (Annie Bob) Harvey, Summerville, Georgia, James (Clara) Harvey, Jonesboro, Georgia, Carolyn Mays, Anniston, Alabama, Ronnie (Sabrina) Harvey, Buena Vista, Georgia, Gwendolyn (Pervis) Sheldon, Stone Mountain, Georgia and Rex (Cathy) Harvey, Cusseta, Georgia; aunts and uncles, Myrtice Minter, Catherine King, Albert Minter, Zola Burton Minter, and Michael Minter; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

COMMENTS
Your Loved one is at peace with our Lord. Time will heal all the pain from your lost. Seek Ye the Lord in your time of need. Bless you all in the name of Jesus! Amen
A friend Lawrence Hosley Sr.

I love you Uncle Willie. And I will miss you dearly.

May God comfort you in this hour of need. Our prayers are with you.
The Harts

You are in our thoughts and prayers. You have our deepest sympathy.
David & Melanie Thomas

My wife and I are saddened to learn of Head's passing. We shall always remember his cheerful attitude and his love for sports. Janice, we pray God's blessing on you and the family. Know that God is still in charge!
Mr. & Mrs. M.Bentley

To the Monford & Minter families, We are sending our condolences and prayers out to each and everyone of you, just know that you all loved aka(Head) but God loved him more,
Lisa Pina Hartage & family.

In this hour of sadness, may the sincere sympathy of your family and friends help to comfort you. Thinking of you during this time of sorrow.
James and Clara Harvey

On behalf of the staff of the Sumter County Parks and Recreation Department, we are so saddened by the sudden passing of Willie. We pray that God will comfort the family in ways that we don't know how.

"Head" was a friend to all of us and he will be sincerely missed.

He was such a nice guy and will truly be missed by his fellow employees at Cooper Lighting.
Gena Legg & Bobbie Chitwood

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Sincerest condolences
from the Swan Family.

I am so sorry for your loss. Know my prayers and thoughts are with y'all on this sad occasion. May God take away your pain and sorrows.
Brenda Benford and family

"If I go and prepare a place for you,I will come again....."JOHN 14:3 Our prayers are with the entire family. May you find peace in His words.
William(Crow),Kathy,Jennifer,Tracy, Kim,and Kelvin Clemons

May God Heal your pain and bless your family.
Trista Jenkins

Our Prayers are with you during this time of sorrow may God keep each and everyone of you in his loving arms.God Bless.
Bonnie Ridley & Family

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
ANNIE PEARL NORMAN ARCHIE AND FAMILY JUNCTION CITY, KS

Our Hearts and Prayers are with you all during your time of Sorrow."Lean On Our Lord And Saviour He Will See You Through" Deepest Sympathy
Kenneth & Angela Boddie Ellaville Ga

May the LORD be your Comfort and Strength during your hour of sorrow. May thoughts and Prayer are wit you all. Head, as we call him had some good times at Triangle Home Product. He was a Good Person. You will be miss my friend.
Mary Seay & Family

GOD had not missed a day from blessing us. He will not leave you. May you all be together as GOD will have us to be..........

joe will be missed by many
A ELLAVILLE HAWK 4 EVER.

u will be missed

Our deepest sympathy for the family of Willie J. Monford. Our prayer for the family is that you look unto the hills from whence cometh your help. Your help comes from the Lord (Psalm 121:1).
Sincerely,
Myron Mitchell and the Christian Outreach Church Family, Americus,GA

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE MONFORD FAMILY!

look to the hills, may God smile on you and your family always.
from,barbara williams/family your coworked.

My prayers are with you, may God continue to bless you. God will see you through these rough times. Put your trust in God he'll provide you with everything you need.
Robbi Ware(Tatum)

To the family, our prayers are with you. Keep your trust in the Lord.
Tatum Family

Although its difficult today to see beyond the sorry, may looking back in memory help help comfort you tomorrow.
From The Cauley Family

Janice, my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult times. God bless.
Julia Laster

Deepest sympathies to the family during your hour of bereavement. Willie was a kind & quiet man.
Kevin Risby,B'klyn,New York.

TO THE MONFORD FAMILY,WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY!!!!!!!!! YOU ALL R IN OUR PRAY, GOD WILL STRENGTH EACH OF YOU,DAILY BUT SURELY,LOOK TO THE HILL FROM WHENCE COME YOUR HELP.{HEAD YOU WILL BE MISSED VERY DEARLY, BY MANY.THE HAWKS &HAWKETTS WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER DA COACH!!!!!
JOYCE HUDSON & FAMILY

Asking God To Hold You Close AndEase This Time Of Sorrow,Granting Peace And Comfort. Be Strong God is With You.
Charlie Jones Jr, Emma Jean Jones And Family , Smithville, Ga

in time like this we all need someone to lean on. to day it is the lord sometimes we don't understand but he does you always played the game of basketball great in heaven god need someone who can make the shot. janice hold on and god speed.
Willie and Martha Brooks of Decatur GA.

To The Monford and Minter Family. God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more, neither shall there be sorrow and mourning nor grief nor pain anymore, for the old conditions and the former order of things have passed away. Revelation 21:4
James C. Jones & Minister Harriett Rouland-Jones, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Ellaville, Ga.

To the Monford and Minter Family. Know that God is with you during your time of sorrow. Therefore if anyone receives Jesus Christ, he is a new person-- old things pass away--all things become new. 2nd Corinthians 5:17.
Ethel and Charlie Jones Sr. & Family

I am deeply sadden by the lost of a wonderful person. My prayers will be with the family. RIP
David King

To Janice & family, Head will be truly missed. We had some good times on the Basketball court, and I will always cherish those memories. Just continue to trust in Jesus because he is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Jimmie,Sandra,&Jackson

May the family be comforted by reading God's Holy Words. The family has my sincere prayers.
Sherry Francine Oliver

THE FAMILY HAS MY SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS.
GENEVA OLIVER JOHNSON

To Janice & family, Head will be truly missed. We had some good times on the Basketball court, and I will always cherish those memories. Just continue to trust in Jesus because he is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Jimmie, Sandra, & Jackson

May God comfort you during your hours of bereavement and know that God never makes mistakes. "Head is perfect now". He has answered the call of the Almighty God, our creator.

With Deepest Sympathy
Taffie Lester Maynard and Family

With deepest sympathy.
sorry for your lost, just keep god in your prayer and he will comfort you in times like this.
harvey family

We have shared some many sporting victories. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. Time does heal all wounds.
Charles & Brenda Hicks -Atlanta, GA

Our Prayers are with your family. God can heal all of your pain and sorrow

Janice and family take each day one step at a time and time will take care of the rest. He will be missed but not forgotten. He will always be in your thoughts and in your heart.
Patricia Betaudier & the Thomas Family

Janice my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during your time of great loss. Your faith in God will see you through any challenges you may face.
Barbara Dowdell and Family

May God strengthen the family and friends of Mr. Montford during this time of bereavement. He will be truly missed from: The Sports Arena (our Officiating Staff,as a Co-Official/Referee from the Southwest Georgia Basketball Officials Association, Ellaville-Schley County Recreation Department (coach,umpire & referee) Enter Into His Courts with Praise Summer Basketball Tourney 2006 Present..
Sincerely, Angeli Smith

Sympathy and prayers goes out to the family.
Daphne and Willie Hamilton.

TO THE FAMILY, MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH AND COMFORT KNOWING OTHERS ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AT THIS SORROWFUL TIME IN YOUR LIVES.REMEMBER, AS THE DAYS GOES BY, YOU HAVE A COMFORTER WHOM YOU CAN TALK TO AND HE WILL LISTEN NO MATTER WHAT TIME IT IS, HE’S ALWAYS THERE. I PRAY THAT YOU BE STRONG FOR EACH OTHER,BECAUSE THERE IS STRENGTH IN UNITY. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU IS MY PRAYER.
CAROLYN AND VERMON SALES

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Willie,( Head).

I pray that the Love of God will comfort and guide you all through the days and times which lay ahead.
E. James Terry& Family
Clarksville, Tn.

Janice, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your husband. Continue to lean on God and He will give you and your family the strength and courage to be strong.
Gladys Davis

With deepest sympathy your former co-worker.
Ida Mercer

With deepest sympathy your co-worker.
Tron Thomas Sr. & Family

To Jan and family my prayers and thoughts are with you daily. I know this is something we all must do but its shocking when its someone so close to us. May God give you all strength in your much needed time. Look to the hills which cometh your help cause all your help come from the Lord. I Love you and may God bless you all.
Karen Aldridge the pitcher of the Lady Hawks.

The family of the late Willie James Monford wishes to thank each of you for the visits to our home, the calls, the food, and especially the prayers. Every act of kindness lifted our spirits during this time of bereavement.
Janice, Cedric, Casandra, and Marisha

Janice: We are very sorry to hear of your husband's death. You will forever remain in our prayers.
Your Cousins in Ohio
Terri & Kenny Harvey
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