Roy Edwin Wardell, 83, born in Forrest County, Miss. and a resident of Bay Minette, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at Oakwood Nursing Home.
He was a diesel mechanic for Cummins Diesel. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in Korea.
He is survived by his daughter, Mary (Junius) Long of Bay Minette; one brother, Lavoy Wardell of Laurel, Miss.; one sister, Virginia Covington of Mobile; four grandchildren, Justin Robinson, Jason Robinson, Zack Long and Jessica Long; and four great-grandchildren, Madison Robinson, Kayla Robinson, Haylie Robinson and Nate Robinson.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Wardell.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at 11 a.m., at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Larry Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Bay Minette Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 19, 2013, from 10 until 11 a.m. at Norris Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette.
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