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Stanford, Roger Dale

Stanford, Roger Dale

Male 1948 - 2017  (69 years)


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  • Name Stanford, Roger Dale 
    Roger Dale Stanford (1948-2017)
    Roger Dale Stanford (1948-2017)
    Birth 15 Aug 1948  Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Reference Number STAN.R020 
    _FGRAVE 243365391 
    Funeral 4 Dec 2017 (69 years)  Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • A funeral service for Dale Stanford will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with military honors presented at the conclusion of the service.
    Military Service Viet Nam War, United States Army  [1
    Generic Military Service Ribbons, Vietnam War, United States Army


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    United States Army
    United States Army

    Prior to the establishment of the "Department of the Army Emblem", there was no official display item to identify the Army. The Seal had traditionally been used to authenticate documents only and was not authorized for public display. In recognizing the need to provide a display item, the Secretary of the Army approved the emblem design as the…
    Vietnam War


    (1955-1975)

    United States of America Flag, 50 Stars (1960 - Present)
    This is the current flag of the United States. This flag became the official United States flag in 1960 when a star was added for the State of Hawaii. It replaced the short-lived 49-star flag (July 4, 1959 - July 3, 1960) honoring the State of Alaska. An Executive Order by President Eisenhower provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine…
    Death 28 Nov 2017  Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial
    • Cremated. Specifically: Cremation. Ashes in the care of family.
      No burial
    Person ID I39443  Carl Wayne Gray Research
    Last Modified 12 Jan 2024 

    Father Stanford, Roger Eugene,   b. 16 Dec 1927, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Sep 2005, Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Benskin, Alva Joyce,   b. 10 Nov 1927, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Feb 2017, Flora Gardens Care Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage Y  [1
    Family ID F10441  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Miller, Joan,   b. 17 Jun 1947, New Jersey Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Sep 2022 (Age 75 years) 
    Marriage 4 Sep 1983  Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F15719  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 15 Aug 1948 - Flora, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 4 Sep 1983 - Clinton, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 28 Nov 2017 - Clay County Hospital, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsFuneral - 4 Dec 2017 - Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Dale Stanford, age 69, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Clay County Hospital in Flora.

      Dale was born August 15, 1948, in Flora, the son of the late Roger Eugene Stanford and the late Alva Joyce Benskin. He married Joan Miller on September 4, 1983, in Clinton, New Jersey.

      He was a 1966 graduate of Clay City High School. Dale retired from the U.S. Army in 1974, having served in Vietnam and Germany.

      He earned certificates in heating and air for tractor trailer reefers and in diesel mechanics. He worked for himself, driving a truck for Stanford Transporters. Dale was a member of the American Legion, VFW, NMN Club, and Chapter 32 International Tractor Club. He attended McCabe General Baptist Church and was an expert at identifying country music songs.

      Dale was passionate about working on, showing, and talking about his tractors, including his M and H Farmall models, his Farmall Super A, and an International 806, as well as 3 Case tractors, and another he was hoping to begin restoring soon. He was also a collector of diecast toys, including trucks, tractors, and road equipment.

      He is survived by his wife: Joan Stanford; a sister: Colene Wood and her son, Casey Jay Wood and daughter, Kassie Joetta Wood and granddaughter Harper; the children of Dale’s late brother, Bradley Stanford: Bradley Allen Stanford, Crystal Lynn Lancaster, and Amber Jo Stanford; brother: Perry (Kathy) Stanford and his family; brother: Donald Stanford and his family; an aunt: Marjorie Murbarger and her family; sister-in-law: Kathleen Miller; brother-in-law: Edward (Susan) Miller and their sons Brian Miller and Craig (Paula) Miller, and their daughters Ashlyn and Addison; brother-in-law: Donald (Nancy) Miller and their daughter Christina Herndon; along with many cousins of Dale and Joan.

      He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Bradley.

      A funeral service for Dale Stanford will be held 11 a.m. Monday, December 4, 2017, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with military honors presented at the conclusion of the service. A visitation will be held Sunday afternoon from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home.

      Memorials may be given to Clay County Cancer Crusaders who will share the donations with Crossroads Cancer Center

  • Sources 
    1. [S12700] Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Obituary, Stanford, Dale, 69, (http://www.frankandbright.com/obituaries/obit/669/), none. (Reliability: 2).