DAVID J. ROADES, 71, DIES AT HUMPHREYS
David J. Roades, 71, died at his home in Humphreys at 9:30 Sunday night
after an illness of three years.
He was born Oct. 6, 1870 in cherry Valley, NY, the son of Jesse and
Elizabeth Jackson Roades, who were born in England.
He came to Missouri with his parents when a youth and assisted his father in
a meat market in Humphreys.
He was married Oct. 11, 1896 to Bertha Clark, who survives. Besides his
wife, he is survived by four daughters and two sons,
Mrs. Clara Vanderpool, Mrs. Mary Snapp, Harold and Gene Roades, all of
California; Mrs. Dorothy Watts of Long Island, NY, and Mrs. Nellie Norvell
of Kansas City.
One son, Sammie, preceded him in death about 10 years ago.
He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one
brother, A. M. Roades of St. Joseph; and two sisters,
Mrs. Lillie Constant of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. Rose Townsman of Indiana.
Contributed by: Barbara src#2
BACK- Sullivan County, MO Genealogy Trails
ROADES, Harry Eugene b. 19 Nov 1914 Humphreys, MO to D.J. and Bertha (Clark)
Roades and
died VA Hospital in Kansas City, MO on 28 Jan 1971 leaving children: John,
Donnie, Ricky,
Mrs. Cathy Powell of Kansas City, Terry of Carrollton, Mrs. Becky Boyne OK
and sisters:
Mary E. Snapp CA, Dorothy Shores and a brother, Harold of Kansas City.
Harry Roades is buried in Humphries, MO.