March 17, 1926 –  March 1, 2018  Funeral services for Roy O. Roe, 91, of Kemp, Texas will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Rick Carney. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. There will be a visitation held at the funeral home one hour prior to service.He passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Ennis Care Center in Ennis, Texas.
Roy was born in Gainesville, Texas on March 17, 1926 to John and Pearly (Wilson) Roe. He served his country in the Army during World War II. He was of the Baptist faith. He married Regina Ray in Euless, Texas on June 23, 1979. Roy loved to build fence and was able to make it his profession for over 40 years, he enjoyed the outdoors, working on his tractor around the farm and caring for his cows and horses. His favorite pastime was sitting on the porch in the swing each morning drinking his coffee.
He is survived by his wife, Regina Roe of Kemp, daughter, Nancy Conner of Sherwood Shores, daughter, Pam Arbor of Forney, daughter, Penny Riley of Granbury, daughter, Patty Satterfield, daughter, Tammy Roe of Garland, daughter, Carol Coons of Dallas, stepson, David Garth of Waco, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearly Roe.
Pallbearers will be David Garth, Mason Day, Kevin Day and Anthony Day.