Raymond Wolford, 81, Beaverville, IL

Raymond Glenn “Duke” Wolford, 81, of Beaverville died Friday, October 9, 2009 at Danville V.A. Medical Center in Danville.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2009  at Knapp Funeral Home in Sheldon with visitation from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Joe Hughes will officiate.  Burial will be in Beaver Cemetery, Donovan with military graveside rites by Watseka American Legion Post #23.

Mr. Wolford was born March 16, 1928, in Donovan, a son of Phillip Cyrus and Ruby Constance Winslow Wolford.  He married Eudora “Jackie” Carlson in April 1977 in Morocco, IN.  She preceded him in death on May 5, 1999.

Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law: Lester (Bea) Wolford of Beaverville and Elmer (Rosie) Wolford of Sugar Creek, TN.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Wolford served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.