Obituary of Claude Franklin Wofford

Claude F. Wofford, 88, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord, Friday, February 5, 2021. Claude was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Noah and Lucy May Adam Wofford; siblings, Charlie Wofford (Sadie), Samuel Leroy Wofford (Norine), Mary Ester Wofford-Swicegood (Carl), Anne Pauline Wofford-Sink (James); grandson, Christopher Shane St. Clair.

Claude is survived by his children, Tracey Patram (Gerald), Robert Jeffrey Wofford (Karen), Jennifer Wofford-Barton (George), and Mark Wofford (Shan); 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; as well as nieces & nephews of High Point and Lexington North Carolina; special friends, Dr. John and his wife, James Proffitt, Joan, Becky and Mike, Travis & Autumn, Kristy H., Terrance, Alvie, Laurie Bruggermann-Rose and family.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Good Samaritan Hospice, especially Toni, Sandy, Kathy, Emily, and Tammy for their special care of Claude. Also, special thank you to Renea Lawson for her care.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in Claude’s name be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Gravel Hill Baptist Church (1291 Bandy Mill Road Hardy, Virginia 24101) from 2-5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall please come and share stories of Claude. If canceled due to weather it will be rescheduled to the following Saturday, February 27, 2021.  Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home. (540)366-0707.

To My Children

To the past my mind does wander, to the days that used to be; when the future lay before me, though its path I could not see. Knowing not my destination or decisions I would make, to attain my life’s fulfillment, As I chose which roads to take.

Then I wonder, in my musings, what my life on earth has meant; What the legacy I leave when my days have all ben spent, Takes not long to know the answer; ‘Tis not difficult to find, For my children are the gift that I leave, with pride, behind.

Each is special to my heart; all, in their own way, unique. Happiness I wish for them as their destiny they seek. To my children, this I say- ‘Tis my hope that others see in myself, some part of you; and in you, the best of me.