William Roe

William G. (Billy) Roe, 89, of LaHarpe, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at the Iola Nursing Center. Billy was born January 6, 1921, in Iola, Kansas, the son of George Birt and Susie Mary (Cummins) Roe. He grew up at LaHarpe and graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1938. On May 19, 1940, Billy married Doris May Spencer at her parent's home northeast of Iola. He was a lifelong farmer and farmed in the Welda and LaHarpe areas. He retired from the Monarch Cement Company in Humboldt after 31 years of service. He was a member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Iola. Billy enjoyed being involved in family activities, farming, watching college basketball and sports and camping and traveling. He was also a member of the Trailhound Camping Club. SURVIVORS: His wife of 70 years: Doris M. Roe of the home 3 Children: Barbara Diehl of Moran, KS, Kathryn Clemans & husband, Arvin of Iola, KS, and David Roe & wife, Debbie of Iola, KS 5 Grandchildren: Becky Rodgers & husband, Richard, Kevin Diehl and wife, Diane, Stacey Billingsley & husband, Jeff, Karrie Brown & husband, Kent and Jason Roe & wife, Lindsey 6 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, George & Susie, two sisters, Florence Roe and Alice Irene Hake, son-in-law, Jerry Diehl and nephew, Gregory Hake. VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wed., June 2, 2010, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 3, 2010, at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Iola. The Rev. Gene McIntosh will officiate. BURIAL: Highland Cemetery, Iola, KS MEMORIAL: Calvary United Methodist Church Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guest book online or leave a condolence for the family, go to www.iolafuneral.com .