William Taft Hereford (WT), 78, was educated in the Chattanooga Public School System before joining the United States Air Force where he received an Honorable Discharge.

WT was predeceased by his parents, Harvey Hereford. Sr. and Edith Stewert Hereford and brother James A. Hereford, Sr.

WT is survived by sisters, Mary A. Taylor and Lue E. Foster, brothers Harvey (Ruthie) Hereford Jr. and John E. Hereford and a host of relatives and friends Tiffany, Carolyn, Mattie, Larry and the Johnson Family.

The family would like to give special thanks to the Veterans Administration, Hospice, Home Health Care, family and friends for their support during his illness.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hardwick & Sons Funeral Home www.hardwickfuneral.com (423) 267-1244.