Willard Roby

Willard J. Roby, Sr. 92, of Sherrodsville, died Monday, August 19, 2019, following a period of declining health.

Born April 19, 1927 in Uhrichsville, he was the son of the late John J. and Ivalena LeMasters Roby. Willard enlisted into the U.S. Army Air Corps during his senior year and prior to his graduation from Uhrichsville High School, was already proudly serving his country during WWII. After returning from the Pacific Theatre, Willard started his career with Cookson Construction and retired as a supervisor after 30 years. He was also a longtime member of Roxford United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda R. Roby in 2007 and is survived by two sons, Steve (Sandy) Roby of Sherrodsville and Jamie Roby of East Sparta; a step-son, Jeff (Carla) Roby of Perry Township; 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. A grandson, Jeffrey Roby Jr., is also deceased.

A funeral service will be held Friday, August 23, 2019 at 1:30 PM in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home at New Philadelphia with Rev. Ron Heasley officiating. Burial will be in Sherrodsville Memory Gardens at Sherrodsville where the New Philadelphia VFW will conduct military honors. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5 to 8 PM in the funeral home.