William "Bill" Gary Wadford, Sr.
May 21, 1952 - August 26, 2021
Obituary For William "Bill" Gary Wadford, Sr.
William "Bill" Gary Wadford, Sr., 69, of North Topsail Beach passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. Born in Rocky Mount, NC on May 21, 1952 to the late Channing Westbrook and Jewel Thompson Wadford.
Also, preceding Bill in death was his brother, Wayne Wadford.
Surviving Bill is his loving and faithful wife, Judith Hudler Wadford; Son, William "Billy" G. Wadford, Jr. (Tuesday Griffin), of North Topsail Beach, NC; Daughter's, Katheryn "Starr" Wadford (Lee Rouse) of Jacksonville, NC and Jessica Leann Janeka (Brandon) of Crewe, VA; Step-son, Jason Keith Bass (Bianca) of Jacksonville, NC; Step-daughter, Crystal Bass Estrella (Carlos) of Richlands, NC; brother, Bruce Wadford (Mary) of Blackstone, VA and many grandchildren.
Today we celebrate the life of a wonderful man. Bill (or Gary known to others) Wadford was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, step-father, brother, son, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was an avid hunter and fisherman & loved racing, traveling, working on things and being in the garden. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible. He was always willing to help anybody in the campground with whatever they needed. We can find solace in the time that we spent with him getting to make memories. He will be forever loved and missed.
The family will be receiving loved ones and friends on Tuesday from 5:30-7:30pm, August 31, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home, 2685 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28456. A Funeral Service will be Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 11:00am, also at Johnson Funeral Home.
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