William Bill Halford

Mr. William H. “Bill” Halford, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, died Tuesday, August 03, 2010 at 8:30 pm at his home.
He was a retired Command Sergeant Major of the Army after 26 years and was also a veteran of the Korean War. He also retired as Personnel Director for the Murray Calloway County Hospital after 13 years. He was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church and the Path Finder Sunday School Class.
He was born February 6, 1928 in Dyer Tennessee to the late Elbert A. and Leona Needham Halford. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Ann Thompson Halford and brother, James A Halford.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Thweatt and husband Joe Wayne of Murray Kentucky, son, William A. (Bill) Halford of Benton Kentucky, four grandchildren, Megan Thweatt of Brownsville Tennessee, Robin Thweatt of Murray Kentucky, Matthew Halford of Benton Kentucky, Cara O’Daniel of Benton Kentucky.
Services will be held 1:00 pm Friday, August 6, 2010 in the chapel of the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home. Bro. Jim Simmons and Bro. Martin Severns will officiate. Burial will follow in the Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 5:00 – 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the Memorial Baptist Church Mission Team 906 Main Street Murray Kentucky 42071 or the Marshall County Relay For Life, Attention Mitzi English, 255 Johnston Subdivision, Benton Kentucky 42025.
Online condolences may be made at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com