Robert Dale Afton, Sr.

March 7, 1925 — May 8, 2003

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AFTON, SR., MR. ROBERT DALE Village of Fruitport, MI Mr. Robert Dale Afton, Sr. went home to Jesus on May 8, 2003. He lived life fully to the last day & died unexpectantly at home. Robert was born on March 7, 1925 to Thomas & Mildred Wellman Afton in Bailey, MI. He married Betty Timmer on March 25, 1949 in Muskegon & was a resident of Fruitport from 1955 to present. Mr Afton served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII & retired from SD Warren in 1988. Robert enjoyed the outdoors, hunting & fishing with his children & grandchildren. He was a longtime member of Fruitport Congregational Church & was a lifetime member of the Fruitport VFW. SURVIVORS Wife, Betty; 1 son, Dale Cheryl Afton of Fruitport, MI; 2 daughters, Jeanne Joe Olovson & Sharon Afton, both of Fruitport, MI; 4 grand-children, Matt & Michelle Olovson, Robert Dale Afton III & Alex Korolewicz; 1 brother, Ed Eunice Afton of Kent City, MI; 2 brothers-in-law, Gerald Brown of Comstock Park, MI & Bernard Joan Timmer of Big Rapids, MI; several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul in 2000 & by a sister, Arlene Brown in 2000. SERVICE Tuesday, May 13, 2003, 11:00 AM at Fruitport Congregational U.C.C. with Pastor Don Wood officiating. Interment at Fruitport Cemetery. VISITATION Monday 7-9 PM at Clock Funeral Home-Fruitport. MEMORIAL: Fruitport Congregational U.C.C. CLOCK - Fruitport www.clockfuneralhome.com

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