Roger L. Hadlock's Obituary
Roger L. Hadlock, age 66, longtime resident of Longton, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on January 6, 1944 in Independence, Kansas the son of Ivor Charles and Verna Lee (Thompson) Hadlock. Roger was a graduate of Longton High School class of 1962.
On September 5, 1965 Roger was united in marriage to Janet Kimzey at the Baptist Church in Longton. The couple lived in Golden, Colorado where Roger was employed by American Metals at their Urad mine and served in the Colorado Army National Guard. In 1973, they returned to the family farm south of Longton where they raised livestock. Roger was a member of the Longton United Methodist Church where he served on the Trustee Board. Other memberships included the Masonic Lodge, Elk County Livestock Association, Elk County Extension Board, Elk County Free Fair Board, Caney Valley Electric Board, Soil Conservation Service, member and leader of the Longton Boosters 4-H Club, and a longtime member of the Elk Valley School Board.
Roger is survived by his wife Janet of the home, one daughter Amy Parker and husband Craig of Olathe, Kansas, one son Charlie Hadlock of Longton, Kansas, one brother Robert Hadlock and wife Cora of Casper, Wyoming, one sister Wanda Maltby and husband Jack of Wichita, Kansas, two grandchildren Tommy and Claire Parker of Olathe, Kansas and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the Longton United Methodist Church with Pastor Dena Allison officiating, with burial to follow at the Longton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Family suggests contributions be made to the Longton United Methodist Church, Elk County Free Fair or National Kidney Foundation and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.
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