Ora Lee Folsom, 80, passed away on Feb. 14, 2023, at Medicalodges in Great Bend. He was born on Feb. 26, 1942, in Great Bend, to Clarence and Sara (Ware) Folsom. On Jan. 19, 1967, he married Judy Barragree in LaCrosse. She survives.
A lifetime Great Bend resident, Ora spent many of his working years in home construction, along with time spent in the oil field and truck driving. He enjoyed woodworking, particularly in cabinetry, working on cars, and general “tinkering.”
Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Lori (John) Vainer, Robin (Lee) Bretz, and Dena (Bradley) Wicks, all of Great Bend; six grandchildren, Brodie Bretz, Braylin Bretz, Katlin Warner, Aron Vainer, Emma Phillips, and Gaven Folsom; and two great-grandchildren, Krew Mayhugh and Oliver Warner. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Folsom; and a sister, Margaret Deckert.
Visitation will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Salmon presiding. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. Memorials have been designated to Ora Folsom Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530