Stanford, Roy Eugene

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• Reference Number: STAN.R028
• _FGRAVE: 172078260
• Military Service: Korean War, United States Army

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Roy Eugene Stanford, age 85, of Flora, Illinois passed away Monday, October 31st 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Flora

Roy was born February 2, 1931 in Flora, the son of George Stanford and Sylvia (Flexter) Stanford.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Iris (Dulaney) Stanford, to whom he was united in marriage on January 25th 1952, in Flora, and together they shared 64 years of marriage. To this marriage was born two children who survive: Roy Stanford Jr. and Renee Stanford Jones; and three grandchildren: Erin Elizabeth Stanford, Alex Richard Jones (Julie Kneip), and Max Stanford Jones. He is also survived by two sisters: Ruby Lindsey and Betty Huey (Paul); along with several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Wilson, Harry and Earl; and three sisters: Bertha Gill, Gladys Ferguson, and Goldie Goff.

Roy graduated from Flora High School and during that time worked on the first two Buildings Trades houses. He then worked briefly for Sam Bryden Construction before serving 2 years in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict, spending one year in Korea. After his discharge, Roy worked 30 years for Dowell, a Division of Dow Chemical.

Following his retirement from Dowell, he was a part time courier for Clay County Hospital and Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. Roy was a member of the First Church of God in Flora for 65 years and loved serving as Sunday School teacher and Trustee. He also served as a volunteer with the Clay County Hospital Auxiliary. His hobbies included camping, boating, and fishing with his family.

A funeral service for Roy Stanford will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 9 until 11 a.m. Wednesday morning at the funeral home. Pastor Michael LeMay will officiate.

Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial donations in Roy’s memory may be given to First Church of God.

Family/Spouse: Dulaney, R.I.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Stanford, R. Jr.
2. Stanford, R.

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• Occupation: Orchard Laborer
• Reference Number: STAN.G005
• _FGRAVE: 34630079

George married Flexter, Silva Arvilla in 1913. Silva (daughter of Flexter, Wilson Cummins and Trotter, Sarah Luella) was born on 16 Sep 1897 in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 27 Sep 1980 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: FLEX.S001
• _FGRAVE: 59734715

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• Reference Number: STAN.G011
• _FGRAVE: 18782396
• Census: 22 May 1940, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois; 1940 Census, Stanford Township, Clay County, Illinois, page 13b

George married Vernon, Laura Wilmeana on 23 Aug 1883. Laura was born on 13 Sep 1864; died on 3 Feb 1928; was buried in Foster Hill Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: VERN.L002
• _FGRAVE: 18782388

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• Reference Number: FLEX.W001
• _FGRAVE: 6307618

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Final rites for Wilson Flexter, 92, who died at Clay County Hospital were held at the chapel of Branson Funeral Home.

Mr. Flexter is survived by sons Ernest & Earl; daughters, Goldie Johnson, Sylvia Stanford, and Pearl Aishe; and a brother George Flexter.

Wilson married Trotter, Sarah Luella. Sarah was born in 1869; died in 1936; was buried in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: TROT.S006
• _FGRAVE: 6307622