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Wilford E. Floor

October 20, 1932 — October 5, 2023

Austintown

Wilford E. Floor

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Austintown – Wilford E. Floor, age 90, formerly of East Palestine, passed away Thursday morning, October 5, 2023, at Hospice House, Poland.

Wilford was born on October 20, 1932, in New Waterford, OH, son of the late Paul and Grace Miller Floor.

Wilford had worked as a mill operator for the former Babcock and Wilcox in Beaver Falls and was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in East Palestine where he was active as an usher and custodian for many years. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed woodworking.

His wife, Phyllis M. Workman Floor, whom he married on November 21, 1952, preceded him in death on, December 30, 2022.

Wilford is survived by his three daughters, Debra Jenkins of Loudonville, Nancy Taylor of Lakeville and Pam (Richard) Harn of East Palestine; five grandchildren, Roberta Jenkins, Michael (Sara) Jenkins, Kevin (Courtney) Jenkins, Christopher (Erica) Harn and Kyle (Elisha) Harn; step grandchildren, Mike Taylor and Nate Taylor; thirteen great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mae Grimes and a brother, Harold Floor.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 11:00 am-12:00 pm at the Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home, East Palestine.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 12:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Patrick Smith officiating.

Burial will follow at New Waterford Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice House c/o 9803 Sharrott Rd. Poland, OH 44514.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home, East Palestine.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com

Donations:

Hospice House of Poland
9803 Sharrott Rd., Youngstown OH 44514

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

11:00am - 12:00 pm

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Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home

60 West Martin Street, East Palestine, OH 44413

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Funeral Service

Saturday, October 7, 2023

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Van Dyke-Swaney-Rettig Funeral Home

60 West Martin Street, East Palestine, OH 44413

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

Starts at 12:50 pm

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New Waterford Cemetery

8036 Louisiana 48, OH 44445

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