Roger O. Read Obituary (1916 - 2004)

Roger O. Read, 87, of Decatur, IL died at 9 pm Saturday, January 10, 2004 in Imboden Living Center, Decatur, IL. He was born August 31, 1916 in Nebo, IL, the son of Harry and Faye Burbridge Read. On October 31, 1970 he married Alethea Hardin in Decatur, IL. Mr. Read was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Decatur, IL, and retired from Staley in 1982. Surviving are his wife Alethea Read of Decatur, IL; Daughter: Sandra Stiverson and husband Leonard of Decatur, IL and a son, Bruce Read and wife Marguerite of San Antonio, TX, Step-son, Gary Long and wife Tammy of Flower Mound, TX. 6 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at Anderson Cemetery, Palmer, IL. No Visitation. Burial will be in Anderson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Imboden Living Center, 180 West Imboden, Decatur, IL 62521