Oval F. Roy, age 88 of the Faubush Community, departed this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at his residence.
He was born on September 7, 1922 in the Vinnie Community of Kentucky to the late Benjamin Harrison and Nancy Chumbley Roy. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid U.K. fan. He loved to hunt, farm and fish. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and telling stories about his career as a medic during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat" Roy, whom he married on July 1, 1970 in Liberty, KY; a special nephew, Lowell Gene Roy of Faubush, KY; a sister, Christine Frye of Nancy, KY; and a host of nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Eugene and Otha Roy; and two sisters, Alma McClendon and Linda Frye.
Visitation for Mr. Roy will be Friday, June 17th after 9:00 am at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 West Highway 80, Somerset, KY with funeral service to follow at 11:00 am with Brother Harold Wright and Brother Junior Holmes officiating. Interment will be in Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Gary McClendon, Eric Roy, Dale Mote, Eric Stephens, Andy Stephens and Lonza Stephens.