Harold Archie Roady

Harold was born on June 12, 1926 in Medford, OR to Harvey and Effie Roady. He grew up in Deer Island, OR before enlisting in the US Marine Corps at the age of 17. While proudly serving our country, he fought in WWII in Guam and New Guinea. He met Grace in Montrose , CO and they married on October 4, 1947. Their daughter Gloria was born July 6, 1949. In 1950 they moved to Oregon, settling in Drain in 1960. Their son Harold was born June 28, 1953. A few years later Gary joined the family. In 1972 his grandchildren began arriving; Keri, Marci, Mike, Leise, and Brittany. In 1997 his great-grandchildren began arriving; twins Tristan and Tanner, Tyler, and Tucker. One of his greatest joys in the world was watching his family grow up and watching them play sports. Harold worked for Bohemia, Inc in Drain for 25 years. He then worked for Kwikee Products in Cottage Grove, where he eventually retired from in the late 1980's. He was baptized at the Baptist Church in Drain. Harold had a few caretakers over the last several years. All of whom he adored and thought of as family. After many years of illnesses and pain, God called him home on March 7, 2012. He left us peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. A Funeral Service is planned for Wednesday March 14th, 2012 at 1PM at the Assembly of God Church in Drain, followed by a brief reception also at the church. A graveside service is planned for Friday March 16th, 2012 at 10 AM at Roseburg National Cemetery in Roseburg.