Emmett A. “Giz” Rachford, 78, of Vidor died Wednesday, May 19, at Silsbee Convalescent Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with burial to follow at Restlawn Cemetery. A Christian Vigil will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening, May 21, at the mortuary.
A lifelong resident of Vidor, he retired after 36 years as a carpenter at Mobil Oil and was an avid fisherman and hunter.
His wife of 56 years, Annie Faye Rachford, preceded him in death on April 26, 2004.
He is survived by his daughters, Thais Harrington and her husband, Michael of LaBelle, Elizabeth Rachford and Theresa Rachford, both of Vidor; son, Victor Rachford of Vidor; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and many other loving family members and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2909 W. Holcombe Road, Houston, Texas 77025
