Kenneth "Pops" Wofford

Kenneth "Pops" Wofford, 98, of Vinton, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Kenneth was born in Meritta, OK on February 21, 1926. Pops was a proud Navy Veteran of World War II, who served in the first wave of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Before he lost his eyesight, he enjoyed going to football games, fishing, golfing, and woodworking. Pops was known for his sense of humor and his hearty laugh.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Frances Owens; his father, Ira Wofford; stepfather, Pops Wofford; and grandsons, Joshua Bonnitt and Stephen Medina.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Annabel Oubre Wofford; daughters, Morene Chiarella (David), Karen Wofford LaBouve, and Amy LeBert; stepson, Douglas Bonnitt (Laurie); stepdaughter, Terrie Medina (Esteban); grandchildren, Kacie Cowart (Kim), Steven Shanks (Nicole), John VonBerg (Heather), Danielle Kisslan (Chris), Kelle Bailey (Jimmy), Mathew Bonnitt (Sarah), Micah Corklin (Eric), Ben Bonnitt (Liz), Jordan Bonnitt (Stephanie), Moriah Duhon (David Gareth), Bethany Prince, Abi Bonnitt, Garrett Medina (Raquel), Ashley Courville (Jeremy) and Alexis Medina; along with 28 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Vinton. Brother Gerard Little will officiate. Burial will follow at Niblett's Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 pm to 5 pm on Saturday, August 10th at Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. Pallbearers will be Garrett Medina, Cory English, Conner English, Ben Bonnitt, Jordan Bonnitt, John Von Berg, Steven Shanks and Honorary Pallbearer Lakem Courville.

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