Obituary of William Frederick Raiford

WILLIAM F. RAIFORD

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - May 28, 1997 

William Frederick Raiford, 98, died Monday, May 26, at East Pavilion, Franklin, where he had resided for the past eight years. A lifelong resident of Southampton County, he was the son of the late Levi P. and Alice Crabor Raiford. A faithful and loyal member of Corinth Friends Meeting and the Corinth community, Mr. Raiford attended meetings as long as his health permitted and was the oldest living member at the time of his death. 

He was the husband of the late Elma Lowe Raiford. 

He is survived by two daughters, Jean R. Seely and Joyce R. Uzzell and her husband, Jesse; a son, H. Elton Raiford and his wife, Nancy, all of Ivor; asister, Maude R. Scott of Franklin; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Corinth Friends Meeting, Ivor, by Ken Thames, pastor, David Hobson and Hershel Hill, former pastors. The meeting house will be opened at 1 p.m. Thursday for visitors. 

Burial will be in Ivor Cemetery . Friends may visit the family at Mr. Raiford's former residence, now occupied by his daughter, Jean, at 32225 Seacock Chapel Road, Ivor. Memorial donations may be made to the Corinth Friends Meeting, 13494 Corinth Road, Ivor, Va. 23866. Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, is in charge. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

William Frederick Raiford, 98, lifelong resident of Southampton County, died 26 May 1997.

A funeral was conducted 29 May 1997 at Corinth Friends Meeting, Ivor, officiated by Ken Thames, pastor, with David Hobson and Hershel Hill, former pastors. Burial was in Ivor Cemetery.

––– Transcript –––

WILLIAM F. RAIFORD

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - 28 May 1997

William Frederick Raiford, 98, died Monday, 26 May, at East Pavilion, Franklin, where he had resided for the past eight years. A lifelong resident of Southampton County, he was the son of the late Levi P. and Alice Crabor Raiford. A faithful and loyal member of Corinth Friends Meeting and the Corinth community, Mr. Raiford attended meetings as long as his health permitted and was the oldest living member at the time of his death.

He was the husband of the late Elma Lowe Raiford.

He is survived by two daughters, Jean R. Seely and Joyce R. Uzzell and her husband, Jesse; a son, H. Elton Raiford and his wife, Nancy, all of Ivor; a sister, Maude R. Scott of Franklin; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

A funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Corinth Friends Meeting, Ivor, by Ken Thames, pastor, David Hobson and Hershel Hill, former pastors. The meeting house will be opened at 1 p.m. Thursday for visitors.

Burial will be in Ivor Cemetery. Friends may visit the family at Mr. Raiford's former residence, now occupied by his daughter, Jean, at 32225 Seacock Chapel Road, Ivor. Memorial donations may be made to the Corinth Friends Meeting, 13494 Corinth Road, Ivor, Va. 23866. Purviance Funeral Home, Wakefield, is in charge.
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | William Frederick Raiford                |
| Age   | 98                                       |
| Birth | 1899 (estimated)                         |
| Death | 26 May 1997; East Pavilion, Franklin, VA |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                      | Relationship         | Residence    |
| William Frederick Raiford | Decedent             | Franklin, VA |
| Levi P. Raiford           | Father (deceased)    | Unknown      |
| Alice Crabor Raiford      | Mother (deceased)    | Unknown      |
| Elma Lowe Raiford         | Spouse (predeceased) | Unknown      |
| Jean R. Seely             | Daughter             | Ivor, VA     |
| Joyce R. Uzzell           | Daughter             | Ivor, VA     |
| Jesse Uzzell              | Son-in-law           | Ivor, VA     |
| H. Elton Raiford          | Son                  | Ivor, VA     |
| Nancy Raiford             | Daughter-in-law      | Ivor, VA     |
| Maude R. Scott            | Sister               | Franklin, VA |
| Six Grandchildren         | Grandchildren        | Unknown      |
| Two Great-grandchildren   | Great-grandchildren  | Unknown      |
| [Pallbearers]             | None listed          | N/A          |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 28 May 1997          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Lifelong resident of Southampton County
• Member of Corinth Friends Meeting
• Attended meetings as long as health permitted
• Oldest living member of Corinth Friends Meeting at the time of death
• Spouse's birth name was Elma Lowe Raiford


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