Johnny Williford, age 78, 260 Bulldog Miller Road, Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Knox County before making his home in Unicoi County. Mr. Williford was a son of the late Marion Williford and Josephine Henley Williford Long. He retired from the Johnson City Foundry where he was employed as a molder for thirty years. Mr. Williford was a member of Embreeville Cove Missionary Baptist Church. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by two grandsons: Johnny Lee and Kenneth Ray Williford; two brothers: Bobby and Leonard David Williford; three sisters; three half brothers: Charlie, Larry and Sammy Long. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife, Shirley Blevins Williford; two sons: Johnny Ray Williford, Jr., Joey Allen Williford both of Jonesborough; one daughter, Shelia Wood and husband, Johnny of Johnson City; one brother, Delmar Williford of Jonesborough; three grandchildren: Brittany Higgins, Misty Southerland and Kimberly Lane; five great grandchildren: Destney Williams, Daniel Williams, Braxton Robertson, Trenton Winteroulf and Jadan Higgins. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 29 at 7:00 P. M. at the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Otis Banks will officiate. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with the Williford family through our complimentary, interactive Book of Memories at www.ledfordfuneralhomes.com. Robert Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, is privileged to serve the Williford family. (423) 743-1380.