Harry Everett Williford Jr.

90, passed away March 4, 2017. Born in Wichita, Harry was the son of Wilma (Messenger) Williford and Harry Everett Williford, Sr. Harry was a retired V.P. of Business Management for Boeing of Wichita and also worked as a Director of Research Administration at WSU. He served as an officer in the United States Navy during World War II and then the Korean War. He was very active throughout his years at First Presbyterian Church, and in his community; serving as a board member for St. Joseph Hospital, President of the Wichita Red Cross, and President of Ghost Ranch Foundation in New Mexico. In his retirement years Harry was an artist and a member of Gallery XII. Harry was a very positive man, loved by many, who will be missed dearly. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Williford, and sisters, Rita Jones and Virginia Olson. Harry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ellen Williford; son, Mark (Kim) Williford; daughter, Susan Williford; David Curtis and Earl Sample; grandchildren, Nikki (Frik) Khan, Rachel (Jeremiah) Daly, Mindy Williford and Sean (Danae) Williford; and great grandchildren, Tristan and Jerry Martinez, Ammy and Kate Daly, Lily and Tatum Aucone and Lincoln Williford; and dearly beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Celebration of Life service will be at First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway,Wichita, on Thursday, March 9 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or the American Red Cross.