This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgorin Surnames: Proffitt, Gramlin, Harrison, Ankrum, Baird, Williams, Lewis, Langloss, Mansfield, Thomason, Floyd Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.counties.barren/18860/mb.ashx Message Board Post: NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. Name: Orval J Proffitt Residence: Ridge Farm IL Born: Barren Co KY 29 Oct 1921 Died: 9:25 am Wednesday, 29 Aug 2007, VA Illiana Health Care System of Danville (IL) Son of Hiley and Ellie (Gramlin) Proffitt, both deceased. Married to Elizabeth Harrison 1 Nov 1945 in Cave City; she preceded him in death of June of 1999. Later married Lois(Ankrum) Lewis 19 Jan 2001 in Danville IL; she survives. Vetgeran of the US Army in WWII during the European theatre. Farmer, had also worked for Danville Metal Stamping. Member East Park Church of Christ. Enjoyed woodworking, gardening and story-telling. Avid Chicago Cubs Fan; enjoyed playng cards with family and friends. Also survived by: Son: Rondal Proffitt of Danville Daughters: Sara (Carroll) Baird of Indianola and Rebecca (Jeff) Williams of Williamsport IN Step-sons; David (Valarie) Lewis of Georgetown and Terry (Valarie) Lewis of Vero Beach FL Step-daughter: Brenda (Chuck) Langloss of Clarksville TN Daughter-in-law: Cindy Proffitt of Colorado Springs CO Five grandchildren: Nathan Baird, Gary Baird, Erin Baird, Christopher Proffitt and Carissa Proffitt 14 step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren Brothers: James Proffitt of Glasgow and Paul (Wanda) Proffitt of Cave Ciy KY Sisters: Zada (Ronald) Mansfield of Glasgow and Kathryn Thomason of Bowling Green KY Preceded also in death by: Son: Charles "Chuck" Proffitt Three brothers: Ray, Alvin and Charles Proffitt Sister: Christine Two infant siblings Services: Celebration of his life held 10 am Saturday, 1 Sep 20067, Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home in Georgetown IL, Dennis Floyd officiating. Burial Woodland Cemetery in Indianola IL Glasgow (KY) Daily Times, Thursday, 30 Aug 2007, p. 3. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.