The memorial service will be scheduled at a later date in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL, where he will be placed with his beloved wife Ruth. To leave a message or tribute for the family, please visit www.vaughanfuneralhome.com and select the obituaries icon.
Our prayers go out to the Mulford Family.
COL Clifford R Merrill died on June 17, 2008. The following obituary is from the June 28 Fort Collins Coloradoan:
Col. Clifford R. Merrill, US ARMY retired, took charge and passed away quietly June l7, at the VA Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyo. He was born May 2, 1914, in Springfield, Maine, where he grew up with his parents, seven sisters and four brothers.
He served our country for 33 years in the US Army, including tours of duty in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. During his tour in Vietnam he served as Provost Marshal of the 1st Infantry Division, "The Big Red One". He received numerous honors and medals including Purple Hearts, The Bronze Star with Cluster and The Legion of Merit. Col. Merrill was also honored by the country of Poland and given their insignia ring and citizenship for his services after WWII with aiding 6000 Polish people back to their country. He was also a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner and a member of the Fort Collins local 804 Elks.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Janice; five daughters, Janet Lippus of Newport News, Va., Bette (Tom) Cullen of West Palm Beach, Fla., Barbara (Rick) Eager of Meggett, S.C., Frances (Frank) Rioz of Greeley, and Ann (Merl) Miller of Imperial, Neb. He is survived by his brothers, Ken (Jeanne) Merrill of Danielson, Conn., Rus Merrill of Fort Meyers, Fla., and his sisters, Gladys Leighton of Charlotte, N.C., and Noreen Elliott of Sun City Center, Fla., other family including Julie Griffen and Janie Sherman; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, Brothers of the 712 Tank Battalion, Brothers of the 1st Infantry Division and many sorrowing friends.
He is predeceased by his parents, Torrey and Ada; brothers, Harry and Roderick; and his sisters, Dorothy, Louise, Lois, Evelyn, and Norma.
Col. Clifford R. Merrill's final resting place will be at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Contributions may be made to Houston Shriners Hospital in care of Bohlender Funeral Chapel. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com.
Our deepest sympathies to Janice and the Merrill Family.
Mrs Evelyn Vance, widow of Col Jasper Vance, died on June 16, 2008 The following notice is from the June 18 Washington Post:
EVELYN LEE WHITE VANCE On Monday, June 16, 2008 of Arlington, VA. Wife of the late Colonel Jasper C. Vance, Jr. (USA Retired); loving mother of Julie S. and Pamela T. Vance; mother-in-law of J. Duke Burgess. Friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME OF ARLINGTON, 4510 Wilson Blvd. on Thursday, June 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held on Monday, July 21, 3 p.m. at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her name to Fisher House at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 6900 Georgia Ave. NW 20307-5001.
Our condolences to the Vance Family.
COL Jim (Moose) Miller advises that his doctors have recently given him a clean bill of health on a couple of health issues arising over the past year. COL Miller was especially upbeat upon learning from his oncologist that his lung surgery last October had removed all traces of cancer from his body. He extends his sincere thanks to all his good friends for their prayers, kind wishes and hospital visits. He is especially grateful to Dorothy, his "...health coordinator, driver, drug store frequent visitor and wonderful wife." The Millers can be reached at the following email address: mooseredskin@comcast.net
LTC Roger Waldrop appointed to the Board of Corrections In Georgia. Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue recently announced the following executive appointment:
Board of Corrections. W. Roger Waldrop, 69, Rockmart, At-Large Representative — Waldrop is a retired banker and Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, where he served as a Military Police officer. He served as Public Safety Director for the City of Rockmart, Rockmart City Manager, and Polk County Commissioner. Waldrop earned a bachelor’s degree from North Georgia College and State University, master’s degrees from Michigan State University and the Graduate School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He and his wife, Barbara, have two grown children and four grandchildren.
Our congratulations to Roger.
MAJ Walter F Junkins died on June 13, 2008. MAJ Walter F Junkins, a past President and for many years the Comptroller of the CID Agents Association, passed away on 13 June 2008. The following obituary is from the June 15 Patriot News:
Walter F. Junkins, 89, of Lower Allen Twp., Camp Hill, died Friday, June 13, 2008 at home. Mr. Junkins was a true patriot. He was a retired Major with the United States Army and a Veteran of World War II and Korea. He retired from the Commonwealth of PA as Director of Weights and Measures; was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camp Hill; Saint Paul's Algonquin Lodge, AF&AM, Braintree, MA; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, 32nd Degree, Harrisburg; past member and the captain of the police unit of the Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg; a past president and comptroller of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Agents Association; a past president of the National Sojourners Association and member of the Heroes of '76; a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Triune Lodge No. 307, Middletown; past president of the Crime Clinic of Greater Harrisburg; and past Commander of the Military Order of World Wars, Harrisburg Chapter.
Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late William L. and Agnes J. (Dolliver) Junkins. Surviving are his wife of over 60 years, Jean (Rush) Junkins; a son, Philip J. Junkins of Lusby, MD; a grandson, Matthew M. Junkins and a great granddaughter, Skyeler S. Junkins.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1610 Carlisle Road, Camp Hill. Burial will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Hanover Twp. Viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m., Monday in Parthemore Funeral Home and Cremation Services, New Cumberland, where Masonic services will be held at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Zembo Shrine, 2801 N. Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to Pinnacle Health Hospice, 3705 Elmwood Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Jean and the Junkins Family are in our prayers.
CWO Richard M Croom died June 10, 2008. The following obituary is from Martin & Hightower Funeral Home’s web site:
Richard Malcolm Croom September 2, 1932 - June 10, 2008 Mr. Richard Malcolm Croom, age 75, of Golfers Point, Villa Rica, Georgia passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2008. He was born September 2, 1932 in Bertie County, North Carolina to the late Lula Mae Tillery Croom and Conrad Croom. Mr. Croom was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Korean Conflict as a CID Agent and Chief Warrant Officer for 20 years. He also was the owner and operator of Croom Executive Protection, Inc., Professional Protection, Inc. and Eastern Industrial Security, Inc. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Faye Croom. Survivors include his wife, Connie Jones Croom; his children and their spouses, Jamie & Cheryl Postell, Jr., Carroll & Jeff Harrison all of Villa Rica, Kathy & Larry Fletcher of Newnan and Cynthia Jo & Lee Moore of Tampa, FL.; step son, Jamie Postell, Jr.; sister, Carolyn Latiolais and brother, Al Croom both of Virginia Beach; also seven grandchildren, Kyndal Fletcher, Mac Fletcher, Ali Jo Fletcher, Emily Harrison, Hunter Harrison, Kolby Richard Harrison, and Chandler James Postell. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 13, 2008 at 2 PM from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Rev. George Burroughs officiating. The American Legion Post #143 will do the flag presentation. In accordance with the families wishes, the body will be cremated following the service. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton has charge of the arrangements.
Our prayers go out to Connie and the Croom Family.
