Joseph Philip Raiford

Joseph Philip Raiford, age 56, beloved and cherished husband of Robin Weldon Raiford, went to be with God on November 5, 2010.

His life will be honored and celebrated on November 7, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Tallassee, Alabama. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 PM on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Linville Memorial Funeral Home.

Joe was born and grew up in Vidalia, Georgia and worked for his family business there for many years. He was owner of SignsPlus in Tallassee for the past decade. He was a Rotarian and a member of Frazer UMC.

He is survived by his mother, Augustina Raiford; brothers, Steve Raiford,George Raiford (Sherry) and Frank Raiford (Melanie); nieces, Madeleine Raiford, Mattie Raiford, Meredith Raiford; and nephews, Jacob Raiford and John Raiford.

Joe is survived by his Tallassee family; his mother and father, Wendell and Joy Weldon; brother, Brent Weldon (Beverly); nephew, Caleb Weldon; niece, Courtney Jackson; and special friends, Larry and Wylene Craft.

He is predeceased by his father, Philip Raiford; his grandparents, George and Mattie Raiford and Maria and Ishmael Infanzon.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Children's Harbor, Lake Martin Office. 

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.linvillememorial.com.

Linville Memorial Funeral Home, Eclectic, Alabama