Roy U Cushing

January 13, 1940 - August 25, 2010

ROY CUSHING Roy Ulysses Cushing was born January 13, 1940, on a farm North of Stratton, Nebraska, to George W. and Thelma B. (Wilkinson) Cushing. As a youngster he attended country school to the eighth grade and went on to graduate from Stratton High School in 1957. Roy had many different jobs including working on the railroad, farming, and working as a custodian for Stratton Public Schools. In 1972, he moved to McCook, Nebraska, where he was a fireman and EMT. He also was the Circulation Manager for the McCook Gazette several years. Roy moved to Imperial, Nebraska, in 1989, and was employed as the service manager for Ford New Holland before his retirement. In recent days, he drove trucks for local farmers in the Imperial area. Roy passed away Wednesday morning, August 25, 2010, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial, NE. He was 70 years of age. Roy was a member of the Imperial Eagles Club, an associate member of the VFW. He loved to hunt and fish, having many Master Angler Awards, and growing huge gardens. He loved photography and his dog “Three” who was his constant companion. Roy was preceded in death by his parents He is survived by three sons: George Cushing of Americus, KS John Cushing of Emporia, KS Jeff Cushing and wife, Mary Jo, of Americus, KS 2 Grandchildren Brother: Gary Cushing and wife, Merlena, of Manistee, MI A public wake was held at the Eagles Club of Imperial, Tuesday, August 31, 2010, starting at 5:00 P.M. No visitation, Roy chose cremation Roy Cushing Age 70, passed away Wednesday, August 25th, 2010, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial. A public wake will be held at the Eagles Club of Imperial, today, August 31st, 2010, starting at 5:00 P.M. No visitation, Roy chose cremation A memorial has been established in his memory. LIEWER FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGMENTS