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1950
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Roy Christian Obituary
Roy was a U.S. army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. Roy was a recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Army Commendation Medal.
Roy married the love of his life, Jane Sadler on June 8, 1974, in Denton, Texas. He attended the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and graduated in 1976. Roy was a Mortician and Funeral Director until his retirement in 2012.
Roy is survived by his wife, Jane Christian of Denton, Texas, brothers, Billy Christian of Denton, Texas, Bobby Christian and wife Lisa of Dekalb, Texas, Danny Christian of Denton, Texas and beloved dog, Darby.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton, Texas.
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Emily Bays
September 2, 2024
Jane, Danny and I are so sorry for what you are going through. I wish I could be there for you. Danny was very fond of Roy and has a lot of fond memories the summer he spent with y´all. I will keep you in my prayers.
Emily Bays
September 2, 2024
Jane, me and Danny are r so very sorry for what you are going through. Danny was crazy about Roy. He has very fond memories of the summer he spent with y´all.
Love you
A Grateful Nation
August 31, 2024
Thank you for your military service in Vietnam
Bill DeBerry, Jr. & Andrew DeBerry
August 31, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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