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Roderick ULMA Obituary

Roderick W. Ulma, of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2013. He was 65 years old. He was a United States Navy Vietnam Veteran, who served on the USS Kitty Hawk from 1966 to 1970.
He was a loving husband to Patricia A. Ulma for 42 years; and father of Christopher R. Ulma, James P. Ulma, Pamela Ulma, and Matthew T. Ulma. His grandchildren are James Patrick Ulma, Elise Faverio, William Ulma, and Samantha Hanks.
You will always be in our hearts......and we will never forget you!
Funeral services were private by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.Oakeys.com

Published by Roanoke Times from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2013.
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