Celebrating the Life of

Jerry Daniel Wolford Jr.

May 18, 1966 - March 27, 2023

Obituary

Mr. Jerry Daniel "Red" Wolford has died unexpectedly on March 27, 2023 in Orlando, Florida at the age of 56. He is survived by his children Dr. Kimberly Cannon (Mark Jr.) of Highland, IN, Jerry Blakemore (Tanya) of Lake Mary, FL and Mercedes Ballinger (Brandon Sr.) of Sanford, FL. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Wolford Sr. and mother, Angela Wolford. He was born on May 18, 1966 in Markham, IL to Jerry Sr. and Angela Wolford. He attended Bloom High School and enjoyed cooking and his job of being a great chef! He married Hattie Blakemore in 1989 and had 3 children during this union, which led to his grands, Markiya, Mark III, Makynzie, Jayllen, Josiah, Julius, Brandon Jr., Bentley, Miyah, and Meadow. He leaves to cherish his memories, his siblings, LaDell Clark and Vera Wolford (Nicky), his lady friend, Terry Green, his best friends, Bryan , Stan, and JJ. He also has a host of other family and friends that loved him dearly! A funeral is scheduled for April, 3, 2023 at Compass Pointe Funeral Services in Orlando, Florida with a balloon release to follow Funeral and another balloon release and reception in Chicago Heights, IL on April 8, 2023. All are welcome to attend and celebrate our dad's life! Flowers and condolences may be sent to 416 N. Manchester Drive, Chicago Heights, IL 60411.

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"May you Rest in peace cousin Junior. My deepest condolences to Kimmie, Darnell, Mercedes, their spouses, his grandchildren, siblings, extended family, and friends. Jr was my first cousin we all grew up together played together but the best memories was when Daddy Jim use to take us to the Hall to cl..."
Eunice “Euni” Gills
Cousin
"On behalf of my family here in Arizona, I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to Kimmie, Darnell, Mercedes, their spouses, his grandchildren, siblings, extended family, and friends. We have called him June every since he was a baby. He and his siblings were my first 1st cousin/siblings/ playmate..."
Tina La Nora
Cousin
"Hey uncle, it’s your niece Serenity aka your Taurus twin you came into my life when I was just a baby and ever since then you’ve been there for me. I’m so hurt and heartbroken that you checked out on us so soon right before our birthday 💔🕊️ I will always celebrate my birthday like you always wante..."
Serenity McCoy
Family
"Patricia Anderson and Ladell Clark Family we would like to let you guys know that regardless whether we talk everyday or don't talk for months we are still family and you all are very much loved our deepest Condolences love you..."
Patricia Anderson
Sibling-In-Law
"I miss you grandpa… We were watching movies and playing pool not too long ago and now you’re gone. I want to hear you and talk to one last time and play one last game I love you grandpa-MarkIII..."
MarkIII Cannon
Grandchild
"Hey Uncle Jerry this your Neice Rhonda I am still hurt and confused heart broken that this had happened its so much want to say I want to hug u and kiss you now u rest with your Mom which my Grandma will always be missed see you soon uncle Jerry Wolford ❤️..."
Rhonda Wolford
Sibling