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Roy Gustafson Obituary

Roy W. Gustafson, 87, formerly of St. Petersburg, FL, Associate Evangelist with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association since 1959, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2002, at his home.
Roy is survived by his loving wife, Gwendolyn; daughters: Sonja and Gary Hicks of Warsaw, MO, Enid Yopp of Raleigh, and Donella and Richard Lynn of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren, David Yopp of Raleigh and Paula Hicks of Tampa, FL; sister Marion and Karl Luyben of FL; and nieces and nephews: Steve, Marie, Paul and John Luyben and Judy Waldon. He is also survived by his beloved cat, Smokee.
A Memorial Service will officiated by Rev. Franklin Graham at 1 PM, Tuesday, April 16 at The Cove in Asheville, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Samaritans Purse PO Box 8000, Boone, NC 28607 or to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in Minneapolis, MN. Arrangements are with Mitchell Funeral Home, St. Marys Street. Condolences may be sent to:mitchellfh bellsouth.net.

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Published by The News & Observer on Apr. 14, 2002.

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