RICHARD LEN WARFORD

Richard Len Warford, 52, of Republic passed away at his home on Thursday, Aug. 17, after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Warford was born on Oct. 8, 1970, in Modesto, Calif. to Garman and Jeanette (Havner) Warford. He was one of four children in the home.
Warford was a member of Hope Spring Church and was the drummer on their praise and worship team. He had two children, and then on July 19, 2008, he married Jami Borthwick, and she brought two additional children to the family.
Warford is survived by his wife of 15 years, Jami; four children; five grandchildren; his mother; siblings, Rae Warford, Steve Warford and James Warford; as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family and countless friends.
He is preceded in death by his father Garman.
A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Hope Spring Church.