Donald Wellford's Obituary
Donald Wellford, 92, passed away on October 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Marion and Henrietta Wellford of Memphis, his brother Marion Wellford of Sarasota, FL, his brother Lewis Wellford of Memphis, and his sister Phyllis Fleming of Atlanta, GA. Donald grew up in New Orleans, LA and served as an officer in the US Navy during WWII. After his military service he graduated from Tulane University with a law degree. He moved to Memphis in 1948 and began his law practice which spanned 47 years. He was an elder at Idlewild Presbyterian Church and a former Rotary Club member. In his spare time he enjoyed backpacking, tennis, swimming, and gardening. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Rosemary, his son Randy (Jane) of Burlington, NC, his son Chris (Carol) of Wilmington, NC, his daughter Nancy House (Jo) of Nashville, TN, and his six grandchildren. Visitation will be 1:00 –2:00 Saturday, October 17, at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, 1750 Union Avenue. A memorial service will begin at 2:00 in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to Idlewild Presbyterian Church or to the Village Foundation at the Village at Germantown.
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