Roy James Classen

December 23, 2016

Roy James Classen, 71 of Walnut Hill, FL, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016, at his residence. He was a farmer. He was born on May 26, 1945, in Meade, Kansas to the late Willie and Elizabeth Loewen Classen.

Roy’s heart was in farming from a very young age and he thoroughly enjoyed forming relationships with those that he came to know through farming, his involvement in the in the community and church. His love for his wife and family was evident and he was so enjoying his grandchildren and watching them grow up. Above all Roy’s love for the Lord was what guided him in his life, even through his battle with cancer. Now he has finished his race and is with his precious Savior. He was faithful and ran it well.

He is preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Classen.

Survivors include his wife, Miriam Yoder Classen of Walnut Hill, FL; one son, Kevin (Wendy) Classen of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Denise (Michael) Beachy of Plain City, Ohio, Andrea (Brent) Wagler and Juanita (Terry) Miller both of Sarasota, FL; two brothers, Ken (Mable) Classen of Atmore, AL, Steve (Treva) Classen of Walnut Hill, FL; two sisters, Marianne Classen of Walnut Hill, FL and Beverly Classen of Sarasota, FL; and 11 grandchildren.

Services were held Thursday, December 22, 2016, at the Mennonite Christian Fellowship, with Bro. Anthony Swartzendruber officiating.

Interment was in Freemanville Community Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Rodney Classen, Keith Classen, Ryan Classen, Randy Classen, Jameson Ward and Andrew Ward.

Honorary pallbearers were Brad Moore, Mike Godwin, Ken McLeod, Lyndon Halteman, John McDaniel and Rob Duffield.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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