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Roger Lee Wolford

Roger Lee Wolford, age 55 of R.R. 1, Stronghurst, Illinois died at 8:40 P.M.  Wednesday January 3, 2007 at his home.  He was born May 4, 1951 in Henderson County, the son of William “Newt” and Frances Mae Flood Wolford.

Roger was a graduate of Stronghurst High School.  He was currently a Project Foreman for Carl A. Nelson Company of Burlington.  He was an active 4-H leader, and raised horses.  He was a member of the 1st Assembly of God Church of Burlington.

Survivors include one son- Roger Wolford of Pekin, Illinois, 2 grandsons- Benjamin Hart Wolford and Seth Alexander Wolford, and his mother- Frances Wolford of rural Stronghurst.  He was preceded in death by his father, one brother- William N. “Billy” Wolford, and one sister - Kathleen Swank.

Private graveside committal will be Friday in the Olena Cemetery near Stronghurst.  A public memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday January 6, 2007 in the Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst with Rev. Kendall Hetrick officiating.  A memorial fund has been established for the Henderson County 4-H Organization. Send a condolence here.

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