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ROBERT WAFFORD Obituary

ROBERT LEE WAFFORD, 86, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. He retired from Dana Corporation in 1994 and was an active member of Summit Church. Robert enjoyed playing chess, and was an avid bowler. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary; children, Donna Craig, Wayne (Trina) Walker, Anthony (Diane) Wafford, Ricci Wafford, and Leasa Wafford; sisters-in-law, Essie Rousell, Obedient Nichols, and Elease McMurtry; grandchildren, Anthony Wafford, Dennis Wafford, Jennifer Wafford, and LaQuia Vinson; four great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by his parents; son, Dennis Wafford; and grandson, Ray Craig, Jr. Service is noon Wednesday, Nov.15, 2017 at Summit Church with visitation starting at 10 a.m. Entombment in Covington Memorial Gardens. Family requests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. www.ellisfh.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Nov. 13, 2017.

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R. Stroud

July 5, 2024

Long lost son.

November 15, 2017

Mr. Wafford was one of the nicest and most genuine people I have every met. He will truly be missed.

Phillip Sarrazine

November 15, 2017

Robert (Dad) Wafford was one of the Godliest, nicest men I have ever known. May God give his family and friends comfort, strength, and peace in their loss. With much love to all of you, Minister Phillip Sarrazine

November 13, 2017

Sorry for your loss. Prayers going the family. Muff family

November 13, 2017

To Robert's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort at this difficult time.

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