Orville M. Wolf

Orville M. Wolf, age 84, of Benton, was called home to be with his Lord Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. He was born Sept. 10, 1931 in Bismarck, N.D. to the late John Wolf and Ellen Johnson Wolf. He was a faithful member of Avilla Zion Lutheran Church where he touched the lives of many people through working in the church. He loved doing the Lord's work. He changed many people's lives outside the church. He served four years as a United States Army Corporal and retired from AT&T after 37 years. Orville Wolf will be remembered for the many lives that he touched and was loved by so many. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Bonnie G. Wolf. He leaves behind his son, David Wolf of Benton; his daughter, Karen (Wolf) Rich and son-in-law, Bruce of Benton; one granddaughter, Hannah Wolf of Bryant, and one brother, Gerry Wolf of Bismarck, N.D. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016 at Avilla Zion Lutheran Church, 300 Avilla E., Alexander, Ark. 72002 with Pastor Michael Schleider officiating. Interment will follow in Avilla Zion Cemetery with lunch to follow afterward at the church. Serving as pallbearers will be Phil Scott, Ed Geater, Otis Stiles, Jim Love, Carlie Brown and Kenny Corn. Honorary pallbearers are Don Hughes and Dick Hoffman. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047). Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Christian Academy, 302 Avilla E., Alexander, Ark. 72002. Family comments: We would like to acknowledge the entire staff and residents at Evergreen Living Center for their kindness, exceptional care, and genuine love for our dad during his stay. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.