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George Thomas Roy, 85, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, October 23, 2016. Born March 15, 1931 in Niagara Falls, New York to George and Martha Roy, George married his high school sweetheart, Muriel "Micky" Reed on May 24, 1952. They were married for 64 wonderful years. George served in the U.S. M.C. for 2 years before moving to Texas in 1965, where he joined IBM in the space program. He served on the board of Friendswood Independent School District for 9 years, serving as president from 1974-1977.
George founded and ran "Computers for Seniors" from 1997-2016, helping newcomers to the computer world. He was a member of the Stars & Stripes Ukulele Band, teaching many members how to play ukes. George and Micky have been members of Hope Lutheran Church in Friendswood since 2003. George is survived by his wife, Micky; daughter: Laurie Jean Emery; son: George Robert Roy and wife Michelle; granddaughters: Meghan Bates and husband Chris, Autumn Topp and husband Ray, Kendra Emery and husband Daryl Belcher, Genevieve Fentress and husband David, Chelsea Meeks and husband Anthony; grandsons: Christopher Roy and Ryan Roy; step-grandson: Dallas Topp, great- grandchildren: Connor Roy and Mia Roy. He will also be missed by his loving pets: Jake, Bonny and Misty. He is preceded in death by his parents and son, John Russell Roy. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 1804 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, Texas.
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Paul & Eva Koll
November 4, 2016
Our prayers for you, Mickey and all your family as you cope with the loss of George. He was such a wonderful, inspirational ukulele member. It was such a delight to watch him enjoy what he loved doing in spite of his multiple health changes.
In song,
Barbara Huston
November 3, 2016
Micky & family, George was such a wonderful person. I still remember the many hours we spent working in SOPC. Also I will never forget when I had surgery back in the 80's and thou were my nurse and you t old me that my neuro-surgeon was the "best" and George came t o see me at the hospital. I did get a chance to visit with George at the IBM reunion Oct. 2015 and it was so great to see my old buddy. I just found about his passing & wished I would have know sooner, I would have liked to had said goodbye to one of the sweetest man I had the opportunity to know. God bless you and your family
Vera Smart
October 30, 2016
Micky,
I just saw George's obituary. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You both held a special place in my heart. Sorry I missed the funeral.
God bless you and yours.
Love
Vera
donna allyn
October 29, 2016
Dear Emery & Roy families, you remain in our prayers. George had a great sense of humor and loved to share his stories with us when we visited Laurie. My regret is not having him teach me how to play the uke. Sending warm hugs your way.
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October 28, 2016
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