McCullough, Roy 1938-2009

MCCULLOUGH, BOGLE, JORGENSEN

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 11/7/2009 at 09:32:34

Roy was born on October 2, 1938 on a farm outside of Moulton, Iowa to Fountain D. and Gertrude (Bogle) McCullough.

The family moved to Knoxville, Iowa when Roy was in school and graduated from Knoxville High School, class of 1956.

Roy served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957-1961and after an honorable discharge, joined the Knoxville Police Department. In 1962 he began to work for the Veterans Administration Medical Center as a nurses assistant, later a firefighter, then police officer and retired in 1994 as chief of police.

Roy married Sue Jorgensen on June 1, 1962 and their 46 year marriage was blessed with two children, Sean and Shannon.

While working at the Veterans Hospital and raising his family, Roy began taking night courses in Criminal Justice at Simpson College. He graduated from Simpson in 1979 and counseled youths during the 1970’s and 1980’s for Our Primary Purpose.

During his lifetime Roy was a member of the Knoxville Police Auxiliary and First Baptist Church in Knoxville. He enjoyed wildlife, fishing, golfing, and working outside in the yard. Roy especially loved his family and playing with his grandchildren. He will be forever remembered as a model friend, husband, dad and papa.

Roy passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at his home in Knoxville, at the age of 70 years, four months, and 2 days.

In addition to his parents, Roy is preceded in death by one sister, Diane Van Essen and a great niece, Kayla Boner.

Roy is survived by his wife, Sue of Knoxville; two children, Sean Tyler (Lisa) McCullough of Polk City, and Shannon Kristine McCullough of West Des Moines; four grandchildren, McKenna, Kade, Faith, and Kira. He is also survived by one sister, Lou Carter of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews.

Winfield Funeral Home Feb. 9, 2009