BYFORD, Joseph

Mohave Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services -
Kingman, Arizona -

Joseph Byford entered our lords arms on April 11th, 2018 in his home 
at the age of 87.

Joseph is survived by his wife Elizabeth of Kingman, Arizona, his 
sons, Brett Byford of Jackson, New Jersey and Frances Schaeffler of 
Germany, his sister Mary Byford of Kingman, his grandsons, Justin and 
Jake Byford of Jackson, New Jersey and two great grandchildren, 
Lorraine and Noah Byford as well as his loving dog Tippi. 

Joseph was born on November 21, 1930 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to 
Cecil and Thelma Byford. He served in WWII and the Korean conflict 
with the 82nd and 187th RCT Airborne and 10th Special Forces Green 
Berets. Joseph was a longtime member of VFW 9691 in Howell, New Jersey 
and served as an officer with the Hawthorne Elks in Hawthorne, New 
Jersey. 

Joseph requested donations in lieu of flowers to the Pet Protection 
Program of Kingman. 

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Joseph Byford 
please visit our Sympathy Store.

Posted by mhenderson on December 20, 2018

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