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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Roy Wolford
Roy
Wolford
Sep 6, 1933 — Dec 11, 2016
Roy Wolford's Obituary
Mr. Roy Wolford 83 of Tiosa, passed away on
December 11
, 2016 at the Hospice House of South Bend.
On
September 6
, 1933, in Tiosa, Roy was born. His proud parents were George Leroy and Maryanna Charlotte Brierley Wolford. Growing up he shared his childhood with five sisters Elsie , Dorothy Faye, Mae and Liale. With great wildcat pride Roy graduated in 1951 from Richland Center High School. A powerful memory Roy often talked about was the WIldcat's trip to basketball's Sweet 16 in 1950. He also shared many memories of his class trip to Cuba. Patriotism beckoned and Roy answered the call serving with the United States Army during the Korean War. Roy was a member of the 4th Armored Division.
In North Liberty on
November 27
, 1959, Roy married the love of his life, Elaine Etta Baros. They became best friends. From their union came three wonderful children Karen, Kevin and Keith. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of two granddaughters.
A dedicated employee of Dean's Foods. Roy worked at the Rochester Plant for twenty years, retiring in 1998. He was also a member of Plymouth's American Legion.
Intrigued with flight, Roy built model airplanes. His most memorable was his P-38 plane made of balsa powered by a rubber band. After 738 turns the plane took off and landed safely, gliding down to the Richland Center gym floor. He was a fancier of antique cars. With a love for technology, Roy was on his computer visiting sites relative to theoretical applications of quantum physics.
Left to cherish Roy's memory are his daughter, Karen Scott and husband Gary of Macy; sons Kevin L. Wolford and wife Deb of Plymouth, Keith Wolford and wife Tricia of Allen, TX; two granddaughters: Elizabeth and Amanda Wolford; two sisters: and Elsie Williams and Dorothy Mahoney both of Belmont, CA. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceding Roy in death are his parents, beloved wife Elaine on
August 11
, 2000, and three sisters: Liale Schwenk, Mae Thomas, and Faye Fishburn.
Pastor Thad Stewart will officiate services.Military rites will be accorded by the Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard and the United States Army Honor's team. Burial will follow at the Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty.
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Funeral Services for Roy Wolford
Visitation
December
17
Saturday
Good Family Funeral Home
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Celebration of Life
December
17
Saturday
Good Family Funeral Home
Starts at 1:00 pm
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