Sen. Ed Jackson of R-Jackson recalls Halford’s life and service on the government’s joint committee of operations Monday morning, urging his former Halford colleagues to share their memories.

Rep. Jeremy Faison of R-Cosby described Halford as kind and friendly.

“This is my 15th year, and sometimes there are people who know how to make enemies, make enemies, vote for conscience, not create enemies.

Faison recalled leaving Capitol at Halfford after the session ended on April 22, 2022. They returned to their Halfford apartment and recalled about 16 years at Halfford’s general meeting.

“He was the very biggest he had to do, out of all he could have achieved in life, besides knowing Jesus and his wife while we sat there, this was the very biggest thing he had to do. “Fezon said. “And I cherish those memories with him.”

Rep. Ga Hardaway of D-Memphis said he paid attention to Halford’s preference for interesting socks, bringing Hardaway to the particularly interesting pair he found on his trip.

“He was one of the (people) who were out of principle and he did nothing personal,” Hardaway said. “He was one of the first chairs I had a really supportive relationship.”

Rep. Joe Towns Jr. of D-Memphis described Halford as a classy gentleman who is easy to talk to and easy to work with.

“There were a lot of great people and women who were passing through this body. We live here and die, that happens every day,” Towns said. “Now, this is why we need to make the point of understanding how we can move forward with the state as quickly as possible. He did it in a first-rate way.”

Halford was survived by his wife Charlotte. He had two children, Lori and Bradley, and three grandchildren.