William Jolly

William Lee Jolly, 95 year old, Grove, Oklahoma resident passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011, following a sudden illness. William was born on January 3, 1916 in Bon Air, Arkansas to Leland and Alma (Kettler) Jolly. William proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and served both in the U.S. and in Japan. In 1956 William married Lucinda June Allen. Together they moved to Grove, Oklahoma. They spent many wonderful hours fishing on Grand Lake and enjoying Lucinda's favorite sport of gigging frogs. As William once said, " My wife was fun and always keen for a good time at the drop of a hat. She was truly a great joy in my life". While not a member of any particular church William was a deeply spiritual man and as he put it, "I am a spiritual man and believe in the Lord, I love to sing gospel music and though I sound like a rusty hinge, when I sing I love the old time hymns". One of his favorite activities was eating bar-b-que at Arthur Bryant's in Kansas City where he and Ms. Dickson spent many hours eating and making cherished memories. He was dearly loved. He has resided the last six years with his friend and caretaker, Sheryl Dickson of Grove. William is survived by his daughter Beverly R. Taylor of Kansas and Grandson Kevin Taylor. Services are under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home, Grove, Oklahoma

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