Richard Eugene Williford

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Richard Eugene Williford of Bakersfield, CA, who was born on June 6, 1947 and whose life came to an end on December 5th, 2024 at the age of 77, leaving behind cherished memories and an incredible impact on all those who knew and loved him.

Richard is survived by wife, Teresa Williford, of 55 years; Daughter Dawna Dees, husband Robert Dees, and grandchildren Nick Williford, Robby Dees, Colton Williford, Carter Dees, and Kaylee Dees; Son Ryan Williford, wife Tangi Williford, and grandsons John Williford, Jack Williford and Luke Williford; Great Grandchildren Lincoln Williford, Crew Williford, Hendrix Dees & Haven Dees and Ethan Montoya; Brothers Bill Williford and Lloyd Williford; Sister Martha Morris; and several nieces and nephews whom he loved.

Richard enjoyed mathematics and problem solving. He built heavy equipment, such as trucks and tractors when he was younger. As he grew older, he became a general engineer and general contractor and had a keen eye for drawing plans and surveying land. He was an artist, and could build structures, both large and small, with his bare hands. He was a hardworking man, and never missed a day of work, except when he took a vacation with his family and when he spent time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom he loved and cherished.

Richard loved his family. He enjoyed boating and water skiing, he had a pilot's license and enjoyed flying from state to state, traveling, and working on trucks and old cars. Richard never met a stranger.

Richard will be laid to rest on Jan 2, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am at The Patino Hall, 425 30th St, Bakersfield, CA, with the graveside service immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Park, located at 9101 Kern Canyon Rd. A reception will follow at The Ranch, located at 13504 Chevalier Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307.

You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Richard Eugene Williford or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid Richard Eugene Williford farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.