- Arthur Russell "Art" LaFollette, 85, of High View, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his home.
Born on June 26, 1931 in Winchester, he was a son of the late Russell O. and Mary Margaret Spaid LaFollette.
He and his wife grew orchids for over 60 years, and he was an assistant manager for both Grove Lime Co. in Stephens City, Va. and W.S. Frey in Clear Brook, Va. He also previously worked for Project Hope as a groundskeeper. Art graduated with honors from VPI in Blacksburg, Va. with a degree in Animal Science and he was a member of Timber Ridge Christian Church in High View, having served as a former trustee, deacon, and Sunday school superintendent. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He married Ruby Trolinder LaFollette on June 12, 1954 in Chillicothe, Texas.
Surviving with his wife of nearly 63 years are 2 sons, Donald W. LaFollette (and Deanna) and Roland K. LaFollette and his wife Alicia, all of High View; a daughter, Judy K. LaFollette of Dumfries, Va.; 2 sisters, Betty Jean Stoutamyer and Barbara Cromer, both of Williamsport, Md.; 6 grandchildren, Samantha Hodson (and Carlton), Anthony LaFollette (and Danielle), Jonathon LaFollette (and Christy), Zachary LaFollette, Bryan LaFollette, and Amy LaFollette; and 4 great-grandchildren, Savannah and Charles Hodson and David and Liam LaFollette.
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1931 - 2017 (85 years)
