Bricker, Roy David

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• Reference Number: BRIC.R005
• Military Service: Viet Nam War, United States Air Force
• Funeral: 25 Aug 2023, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

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Roy David Bricker, age 79, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home.

He was born July 16, 1944, in Olney, the son of Roy Edward and Erma Marie (Foreman) Bricker. He was united in marriage to Janet Darlene Brinkley during a ceremony at Bloom Baptist Church on May 9, 1975.

Roy graduated from Clay City High School in 1962 and soon enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1963 to 1967 during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he worked in the oil fields for 35 years as a roustabout.

He remained committed to his fellow veterans as a lifetime member of both the Flora American Legion Post 14 and the VFW Post 3999. Roy stepped up for leadership roles at the Legion Post, serving as both Commander and District Commander, and took great pride in leading the firing squad for military funeral honors.

Roy appreciated classic cars and was particularly fond of his own red Corvette and CJ-5 Jeep. He was often recognized while driving his grandkids to Dairy Queen in those special rides. Above all, he cherished time spent with family and friends, especially enjoying the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Roy will be remembered for his hard work, service to his country, and dedication to others.

Roy is survived by his wife: Janet Bricker of Flora; 4 children: Angie (Tom) Tolliver of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Leroy (Kelly) Martin, Kelly (Roy) Conard, and Kris (Kory) Snell, all of Flora; 13 grandchildren: David (Jamie) Tolliver, Matthew (Brittney) Tolliver, Andrea Branch, Dalton Zimmerman, Logan Stone, Megan Stone, Nathasha Stone, Emma Griffith, Lauryn Snell, Clayton Snell, Colton Snell, Jayden Conard and Khloe Conard; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother: Robert (Regina) Bricker of Xenia; and brothers-and-sisters-in-law: Gary (Sandy) Frank of Cloverdale, Indiana, Doug (Violet) Brinkley of Enid, Oklahoma, Dianna (Frank) Cricelli of Pocahontas, Kent (Donna) Brinkley of Flora, Maureen (Alan) Tolliver of Flora, and Sam Brinkley of Riverside, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Judy Frank; father-and-mother-in-law: James and Wanda Brinkley; a sister-in-law: Glenda Brinkley; and a brother-in-law: Larry (Martha) Brinkley.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2023, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the local branch of the Disabled American Veterans, or towards maintaining the local Veteran Memorials in Flora, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.

Roy married Brinkley, J.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Bricker, K.M.

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• Reference Number: BRIC.R003
• _FGRAVE: 156237489
• Military Service: World War II, Corporal, Company H, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry "Santa Fe" Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 22 Dec 2015, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Roy E. Bricker, 94, of Flora passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Flora Gardens.

Roy was born November 7, 1921 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Jerry and Mary (Pettyjohn) Bricker.

He married Erma Foreman on May 25, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. She preceded him in death on June 29, 1999.

Roy was a WWII Veteran, worked as a farm hand, and for over 30 years was a tank truck driver for Abners Trucking, Gasken Trucking and Booth Oil. Roy enjoyed gardening, going to auctions, hunting and fishing and visiting with the grandkids and family.

He is survived by his son, Roy D. Bricker and wife Janet of Flora, IL; son, Robert Dale Bricker and wife Regina of Xenia, IL; nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, Judy Frank, three brothers and two sisters.

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on September 2, 1942 at Chicago, Illinois. After basic training as a rifleman, assigned to Company H, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry "Santa Fe" Division at Camp Butner, North Carolina. Departed the U.S. on May 12, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Entered combat in vicinity of Moon-Sur-Elle, France on July 11, 1944 and fought through the rest of the Normandy Campaign and the Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Served as a squad leader (military occupational specialty 1607). Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 silver battle star and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Corporal on November 5, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1950206

Roy married Foreman, Erma Marie on 25 May 1943 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Erma (daughter of Foreman, Kenneth G. and Dressel, Elizabeth M. 'Lizzie') was born on 9 Sep 1924 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 1999 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1999 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: FORE.E001
• _FGRAVE: 83669118
• Funeral: 2 Jul 1999, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

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Erma Marie Bricker, 74, of Sailor Springs, died June 29, 1999, in Flora.

Mrs. Bricker was born on Sept. 9, 1924, in Sailor Springs to Kenneth and Elizabeth (Dressel) Foreman. She married Roy E. Bricker in St. Louis, MO, on May 25, 1943. She was a member of the Sailor Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Roy E. Bricker; two sons, Roy D. Bricker and Robert Dale Bricker; a daughter Judy Frank; a brother, John "Rob" Foreman; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother.

Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City with Pastor Brad Harris officiating.

Burial was in the Smith Cemetery in Sailor Springs.

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• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: BRIC.J001
• _FGRAVE: 24075030

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Jerry Elias Bricker was born December 25, 1881, in Wayne County, IL, the son of Conrode & Lucinda Bricker. He departed this life on June 4, 1964 at the age of 82 years, 5 months, & 9 months.

He was united in marriage on Jan. 17, 1916 to Mary E. Pettyjohn. To this union six children were born: two sons, Kenneth & Ivan, preceded him in death,, the former while serving his country in World War II.

He is survived by his wife & four children: Mrs. Herman (Evelyn) Sullens, Roy, Mrs. Howard (Helen) Smith, & Harold Bricker.

He spent most of his life in and around Clay County. He was a loving companion and father.

Jerry married Pettyjohn, Mary E. on 17 Jan 1916 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Pettyjohn, Edward Joseph and Walburn, Alice Elizabeth) was born on 8 Jan 1897 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 1981 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 27 Dec 1981 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: PETT.M001
• _FGRAVE: 24075041

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Mary E. Bricker, 84, Clay City, was found dead in her home at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

She was born in January 8, 1897 in Clay County, IL, daughter of Joseph & Alice Wolbourn Pettyjohn. She married Jerry E. Bricker in Clay City in 1917 & he preceded her in death June 4, 1964.

Survivors include two sons, Roy & Harold; a daughter Evelyn Sullens; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, a daughter, five brothers, three sisters, two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

Census:
The 1920 census lists Mary as the daughter of Jerry. She was his wife, not his daughter.

Buried:
Lot 5, 1 Add, Row 3

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Married:
Jerry's obituary says they were married on January 17, 1916, Mary's obituary says they were married in 1917.

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• Occupation: Poultry House
• Reference Number: FORE.K001
• _FGRAVE: 23089771

Kenneth married Dressel, Elizabeth M. 'Lizzie' on 30 Mar 1957. Elizabeth was born on 17 Jul 1893 in Illinois; died on 16 Oct 1963; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: DRES.E001
• _FGRAVE: 23089778

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• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: BRIC.C002
• Military Service: American Civil War, Private, Company B, 149th Indiana Infantry Regiment

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Died:
Lucinda is listed in the 1900 Federal Census for Bedford, Wayne County, Illinois. She is listed as a widower. The census was taken in June 1900, so her husband Conard would have died prior to that date.

Conrad married Shock, Lucinda on 5 Feb 1856 in Owen County, Indiana. Lucinda (daughter of Schock, Daniel and Lint, Rosanna) was born on 29 Oct 1840 in Ohio; died in 1904 in Wayne County, Illinois; was buried in Zif Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Occupation: House Keeper
• Reference Number: SHOC.L001
• _FGRAVE: 226403836

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Lucinda is listed in the 1900 Federal Census for Bedford, Wayne County, Illinois. She is listed as a widower. The census was taken in June 1900, so her husband Conard would have died prior to that date. Also living with her is a niece, Mary Shelton, born in Ohio. Is it possible that Lucinda's maiden name was Shelton?

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• Reference Number: PETT.E001
• _FGRAVE: 20663893

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Birth:
The 1920 census says he was born in Illinois

Died:
at home, south of Flora

Edward + Walburn, Alice Elizabeth. Alice (daughter of Walburn, Edward and KNEFF, Louisa) was born on 15 Nov 1864 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 20 Jul 1941 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Jul 1941 in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: WALB.A001
• _FGRAVE: 20663889

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Died:
at home in Clay City