Proud US Marine WWII Vet
Of Newport
On October 11, 2010.
Born January 31, 1924 in Monticello, Kentucky to Obie James and Edna Eula (Dabney).
Longtime Newport Barber. Retired as a corrections officer at Stillwater State Prison. Member of VFW and Lions Club.
Preceded in death by wife Lorraine; son Richard; brothers Robert “Sonny”, Russell; sisters Vela Riggs, Alma Jean Michael, Patty Green, Linda DeWesse.
He will be greatly missed by sons and daughters-in-law Raymond J. (Mary Jo), Toby (Jean), Kenneth (Christi); grandchildren Monica Penshorn, Amy McGrane, Jenny Stenehjem, Tony, Andy, Scott; great-grandchildren Sabrina McGrane, Pauly Radmer, Max Stenehjem, Charlie Stenehjem; brothers and sisters Vena Quick, John, Sharon (Michael) Lucas, Obie Jr. (Mary).
Visitation 4-8 PM Thursday at KOK FUNERAL HOME, 7676 80
th
St. S. (651-459-2875) and 9-10 AM Friday. Funeral Service 10 AM Friday at the funeral home. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
Memorials to Alzheimer’s or Diabetes Assn.
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