Amos Carl Hallford

Amos Carl Hallford, of Oxford, formerly of Toccoa passed away March 30, 2014, at the age of 85.

He was born February 2, 1929, in Toccoa, Georgia, to the late George and Arlie Hallford. He was a hard worker having retired from the Keebler Bakery after 20 years of service. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed deep sea fishing and working on cars. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jo Hallford; son, Raymond Carl Hallford; brother, Jeff Hallford.

Survivors include his children, Rick Hallford and Dan Callahan of Oxford, Cheryl and Lamar Knight of Conyers, Michele and Albert Morvik of Newborn, Randy and Tonya Hallford of Oxford; grandchildren, Tera Mesta, Jason Knight, April Stoelzel, Adam Womack, Hannah Parker, Alex Morvik, Sarah Parker, Lenton Parker, Madison Morvik, Andrew Hallford, Caroline Hallford; great-grandchildren, Josie Mesta, Justin Mesta, Keith Womack; sisters, Sarah Morrow, Mary Yearwood; brother, James Hallford; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services for Mr. Hallford will be held Thursday, April 3, 2014, 2:00 PM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, April 2, from 6:00