"Robby" Robert Dean Williford, age 59, of Chester died suddenly and unexpectedly on December 31, 2014. Robby was the husband of and married for thirty four years to Marie Austin Williford of the home; the son of the late Joe L. & Bobbie Henderson Williford, Jr. In addition to his wife he is survived by his son Jesse Joe Williford, Sr. and his wife Christie & grandson Jesse Joe Williford Jr. of Blackstock; daughter, Lacie Noelle Williford of the home. Robby is also survived by his in-laws for whom he was a care giver and deeply loved; Dorothy & Jesse Austin of Chester. Also surviving, one brother, Russell Williford and his wife Teresa of Chester; one sister, Shirley W. Hall and her husband Michael of Chester; aunts and uncles, Albert & Mary Henderson of Chester, Arthur & Becky Henderson of Van Wyck, Sybil Wilson of Myrtle Beach, Dexter Wilson of Winnsboro; sister in law Eunice "Libby" Williford of Great Falls.

Since his childhood Robby was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and he attended Orrs Baptist Church. He was retired from the Grace Bleachery of Springs Industries in Lancaster. He was a well known breeder of AKC German Shepards and leaves behind his beloved Rex, Sheshe, Katey and Ranger.

He was preceded on death by one brother, Rickey Williford; his grandparents, Joe & Lula Williford, Sr., Gene & Ruth Henderson.

The memorial service for Robby will be at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 11o'clock a.m.