Our deepest sympathies to the Williford family at this time.  We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

To Stephanie, Shirley, Robin, and Josh: My cousin Robert could always be counted on to bring a smile to my face and laughter to us all.  He was smart and at the same time zany, and never boring.  What a brain he had!  I loved him.  May you be comforted that he was dear to me too.  Love, Faye Prince

Dear Shirley, Stephanie, Robin and Josh.

 Mary, my mom and I are so sorry to hear of Robert's death.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Your cousin Mark

I worked for Robert at two companies over the span of about 14 years. He was a mentor, confidant, teacher and friend. It was always exciting to see his mind at work and to watch the next idea unfold. It is said that "some are thinkers and some are doers", Robert was definitely both! He taught me a great deal about business and life. I am a better person for having known him. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for peace and comfort go out to the entire Williford family.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

With deepest sympathy to the Williford family during your time of grief...Psalm 46:1...God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

My heart goes out to the Williford family.

Love you Robert, you were my first friend ever in Atlanta at age of 4. God Bless and comfort your family. A true life long  friend. Godspeed Robert.

My Prayers to Roberts family. Robert, was my life long friend from the age of 4. I learned a lot from him that has helped me to this day. Some good, some not so good but he taught me a lot of what I needed for survival. God Bless and God Speed Robert, my FRIEND !

I was very blessed to have known Robert as a mentor, colleague, and friend. He was a complex man who was both hard and soft, hilarious and serious, wise and goofy. My heartfelt sympathies to Stephanie, the apple of his eye, and to all the Willifords.

Robert was our dear friend and colleague in our shared world of publishing. He was a brilliantly gifted entrepeneur and devoted father. What I enjoyed the most was his outrageous humor that could melt us all into tears of laughter. With my deepest sympathy.

Robert joined my Atlanta newsletter publishing company in its early days; he was our first "Accountant".  Over the years his latent talents emerged in most all areas of opearations and leadership, and he rose to become Vice President.  When I resigned in 1987, having sold the firm, Robert's exemplary record in dealing with all departments and handling all sorts of problems and crises made him the logical choice to succeed me as President. He also played an important role in the national newsletter industry, and made many presentations to grateful audiences at its national conventions. He will be greatly missed by his many colleagues nationwide, and especially by me and my wife Rainey.

Shirley, Stephanie, Robin and Josh,
Our heartfelt condolences are with you and the rest of your family at this time of loss.  Words cannot lessen the pain when a loved one dies, but know that you are in my prayers.  God is a mighty comforter. May the wonderful memories and love you shared sustain you all through this sorrowful time.

Robert was a long time, good time, fun time friend. We shared a lot down throught the years, high school and beyond! He loved his family and the Rolling Stones! Rock on Robert! I will miss you! Shirley and kids, I feel your loss. You guys are special to me and will be in my prayers.

OBITUARY

Mr. Robert Stephen Williford

October 1, 1949 – March 29, 2012

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