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CHATHAM - Roy Allen McAfee, 65, of Chatham, died at 12:08 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at his residence.
He was born July 1, 1943, in Springfield, the son of Daniel and Josephine Gibson McAfee.
He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Richard and David McAfee.
He is survived by a daughter Royce (husband, David) Raiit of Australia; son, A.W. (wife, Maureen) McAfee of Utah; mother, Josephine McAfee-Hammond of Barclay; sister, Judy Campbell of Springfield; two
brothers, Gene McAfee of Springfield and Jerry McAfee of Lincoln; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was a resident of the Springfield area most of his life and worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was an avid outdoorsman, sportsman and fisherman. He was a U.S. Army veteran
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, July 18, 2008, at Staab Funeral Home. Services begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with
Pastor Paul Rose officiating. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted
Memorials may be made to the World Wildlife Fund.
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Carl & Donna Catlin
July 18, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son, father, brother, uncle and cousin. We have many great memories of sharing our school years with our friend, Roy. May your many memories bring each of you comfort.
Dave Sharp
July 17, 2008
My condolences. Roy and I were high school buddies. I have many fond memories. He made the world a better place.
Ena Evans
July 17, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
RUTH ESTES
July 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Ruth Estes (McAfee)
Crystal Buter (McAfee) Richs' daughter
July 17, 2008
A.W. AND ROYCE: My sympathy goes to you both. Losing a Father is something very difficult. My thoughts and prayers are there for you both. If you need anything we are only a call away. Remember peace is in Heaven.
Sharon Cox Jarrell
July 16, 2008
Aw and Royce I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. We will all miss him. Our prayers are with you. Please contact me or Tammy. We would love to see you and your family. We miss seeing all of you and all the good times we had together Love
Rhett Goby
July 16, 2008
I'm sorry to hear of Roy's passing.
Lisa Carroll
July 16, 2008
Royce and Dub,
I'm sorry to hear about your Dad's passing.
Lisa (McAfee) Carroll
Family of Douglas & Crystal McAfee
July 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Christopher & Stacy Manion
July 16, 2008
Royce and A.W. our prayers are with your families during this difficult time. May sympathy from friends and memories offer you peace. If you need anything please let us know.
Suzanne Griffitts
July 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 16, 2008
Royce and A.W. - Our prayers and thoughts are with you both. We know how hard it is to lose a father but with prayer and time your grief will give way to happy memories.
God Bless - Starlynn, Sherri, Harold Jr. and Orin Sebring.
Chris Rogers
July 16, 2008
Sincere sympathy to Royce and AW will keep you in my prayers
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