Jake "The Snake" Purvis Halford

Jake "The Snake" Purvis Halford passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, in a Pensacola hospital. He was 66.

A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 am., Friday September 9, 2022 at Antioch Pentecostal Holiness Church. Keahey Funeral Home directing. 

Left to cherish his memory, loving wife, Mona Morris Halford of McKenzie, AL; daughters, Kacey Smith (Raymond) of Georgiana, AL: Kristy Bates (Josh) of Evergreen, AL; sons, Brandon Sellers of McKenzie, AL; Josh Sellers (Jennifer) of Red Level, AL; Cameron Sellers (Tabitha) of McKenzie, AL; Jake's twin brother, Jack Halford of McKenzie, AL; and Lavon Halford (Kathy) of McKenzie, AL; sisters, Debra Halford (Billy Joe) of McKenzie, AL; Lillie Mae Collins of McKenzie, AL; sisters-in-law, Lynn Bush and Mary Halford of Red Level, AL; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clinton and Dorothy Morris of McKenzie, AL; 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coston Halford and Ruby Joyner Halford, brothers, Billy Halford and Donald Halford, sister, Rachel Wright and son, Ryan Sellers.

Jake "The Snake" was a well decorated veteran with the Army National Guard with the 781st Transportation Unit. He loved to hunt and fish. One of his favorite things was to sit on the porch, drink coffee and watch the hummingbirds. He had a great "green thumb" and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a faithful and loyal employee; having worked with the plywood mill in Chapman, Alabama for 47 years. He will be greatly missed.