He worked as a truck driver for 23 years; custodian at Greenville High School for 9 years; and worked as a pressman for the Daily Advocate for 10 years retiring in April of 2000; he also was Santa Claus for the city for several years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son: Doug North on September 20, 1999; sisters: Joan Cheadle, & Sharon Reed; brothers: Clarence Jr., & Gene North.
He is survived by his wife: Leota (Rohr) North of Greenville whom he married November 12 1955; daughter: Dana North & her husband Derek Watson of Boston, Indiana; grandchildren: Miles & Ella Watson, Michael Cost and his wife Amy; brother: Ronnie North of Greenville; sisters & brothers in law: Marsha Schafer of Eaton, Ohio, Pat & Harold Wogoman of Greenville, Connie & Larry Beuter of Lima, Ohio, Diane & Jim Rohrer of Lima, Ohio; numerous nieces & nephews.
Graveside memorial service will be held on Tuesday July 10, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Abbottsville Cemetery with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
