Reverend Sheldon Roy Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

DIED

January 27, 2018

LOCATION

Marksville, Louisiana

Hixson Brothers- Marksville Obituary

A Mass of Christian Burial for Reverend Sheldon Louis Roy will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marksville with Father Scott Chemino, V.G. officiating and concelebrated by fellow priests of the Diocese of Alexandria. Interment will be held in Maryhill Cemetery in Pineville, Louisiana. Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Marksville.

Reverend Sheldon Louis Roy, a priest of the Diocese of Alexandria, passed from this life at his home in Marksville on Saturday, January 27, 2018. He was 64 years old. The son of late Van Lewis Roy and Lillia “Bettie” Elizabeth Landaiche, Father Roy was born in Cottonport and grew up in Marksville. A 1971 graduate of Marksville High School, he attended Louisiana State University and the Northwood Institute. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Meinrad College and later received a Master of Divinity degree from the University of Dallas.

Father Roy was ordained a priest on May 31, 1986 and served in active ministry for twelve years. His last years of life were spent working in executive management and fund-raising for various charities and institutions. His many natural talents, especially in music, were greatly appreciated by all who knew him. From an early age he demonstrated a love for French language, culture, and history. He remained most dedicated to his family and shared a passion for geneology.

Survivors include one brother, Van Roy of Marksville; three sisters, Constance Roy and husband Alain of Houston, TX, Catherine Roy of Marksville, Elizabeth Roy of Germany; “Parrain” to nephews, Ron Bordelon and Roch Bordelon; nieces, Lisa Bordelon, Ashley Miller and husband Alan, Amie Bordelon; great nephews, Gage Bordelon, William Miller, Michael Miller and great niece Lila Bordelon.

Visitation will be held at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Marksville on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and will resume on Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Pallbearers will be Ron Bordelon, Roch Bordelon, Gage Bordelon, Alan Miller, Wendell Weeden, and Robert Perlberg. Honorary pallbearers will be William Miller and Michael Miller.

To extend online condolences to the Roy family, please visit our website at www.hixsonbrothers.com

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My friend, Chris Allen, and I often say, “It is hard to believe that he is not with us.” We still feel his presence, and the twinkle in his eye, as well as his hearty laugh. I am thinking of all of the love that he took with him—“The love you take is equal to the love you make.” I do believe that love is the only thing we take with us and that love is eternal. So, I carry Sheldon in my heart. I so loved him.

Dian Snowden

January 24, 2024 | Natchitoches, LA | Friend

So sorry to hear of Sheldon passing. He was a very special person with a lust for life. Catherine I feel your sorrow; thinking nice thoughts for you.

Wilma Roy

February 05, 2018 | W. Monroe, LA

I was saddened to hear of Sheldon's passing. May he Rest in Peace forever in God's company.

Glynn Kimball

February 05, 2018 | MARKSVILLE, LA

My siblings and I were saddened by the news of the passing of our cousin Sheldon. We'll always be grateful for his efforts to reconnect the scattered members of our family who were descendants of our common Landaiche/Landeche ancestor. Despite what I know must have been his very busy life he would always respond to my comments and questions on our family page. These remembrances of so many who crossed paths with Sheldon reflect on what a truly remarkable person he was. We're hoping that his...

Aleta Landaiche

February 04, 2018 | New Orleans

My dear precious cousin. May you light up the heavens with your wondrous laugh, musical abilities, and kind heart. Thank you for coming closer to God, helping me when I needed it, and giving me a passion for genealogy as well (and knowing you had the Landaiche side covered.

Until we meet again!

Allison Kuhn

February 03, 2018 | Prairieville, LA

Au revoir, Sheldon, et bonne chance au paradis !
We will miss you !

Philippe Gustin

February 03, 2018 | Lafayette, LA | Friend

There is no greater sorrow than to recall happiness in times of misery.
Dante

He will be missed dearly by all who had the pleasure of knowing him!

Dale Walker

February 02, 2018 | Mansura, LA

To the Roy family, with love:

I knew Sheldon during his time as pastor of Holy Cross Church in Natchitoches. My faith is stronger for having known him. I have loved him as a brother in Christ ever since.

I expected Sheldon to live much longer than he did, and I find myself today feeling as if he is just away for a time and will be in touch again soon. In the eternal sense, I can hope that is true.

My hope for Sheldon is that our Father in heaven will provide...

Donald Barker

February 02, 2018 | Natchitoches, LA

I am so very sorry to hear of my dear friend, Sheldon's passing. I met him on Facebook and he instilled, in me, an appreciation of my French and Louisiana heritage. He encouraged me to learn French and to connect with my people. May God comfort Sheldon's family and friends.

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