Joe Willie

Tedford

Joe Willie Tedford was born June 6, 1945, to the late Grant and Ella Willis Tedford in Sabougla, Mississippi.

Joe Willie became a member of Little Rock M. B. Church in Gore Springs, Mississippi, at an early age. He enjoyed fishing as a hobby, and he loved classic cars. On September 10, 1976, he was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Bobbie, whom he was wholeheartedly devoted to until her passing.

He was preceded in death by his father, Grant Tedford; mother, Ella Willis Tedford; five brothers, Paul Tedford, Ceafus Tedford, Rayfus Tedford, O.C. Tedford, and Bishop Jimmy Tedford; and five sisters, Maylene Fox, Loretha Madkins, Lorine Foster, Etheleen Stricklin, and Pauline Pittman.

Joe Willie leaves to cherish his loving memories: his stepchildren, Dr. Louise (Dewayne) Usher of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Doris (Reverend Dr. Mark) Walker of Calhoun City, Mississippi, and Walter Jr. (Wonda) Herrod of Tupelo, Mississippi; seven grandchildren, Christopher Bean, Dr. Chandrea Everett, Dr. Kimberly Barton, Ja'Darius Herrod, Tyreese Herrod, Tavaris Herrod, and Eran Steen; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Frances Welch of Calhoun City, Mississippi, Bobbie (E.J.) Bobo and Oshie (Frank) Vance, both of Pittsboro, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.