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Roy L. "Boo" Ham

1928 - 2005

BORN

1928

DIED

2005

Roy Ham Obituary

Roy L. "Boo" Ham, 76, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005, in North Richland Hills.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials: May be made to the North Richland Hills Church of Christ Charities, 6300 N.E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas.

He served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War. Roy was a welder and worked for Bell Helicopter for 52 years. He was a saint, always had a kind word and helped many people, but the most important thing in his life was his family. Roy was a quite short man, but was a giant among men. He enjoyed motorbikes, coached baseball and was a Scout leader. He was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Ham Jr.; and sisters, Harriet, Mary Lou and Beverly.

Survivors: Wife of 52 years, Diane Ham; children, Daniel Ham and wife, Lisa McKee Ham, Roane McLaughlin and husband, Wayne, Debbie Gibson and husband, Marvin; grandchildren, Jared, Chris, Angie, Caleb, Marty and Jacob; sisters, Arlene and Cora; and brothers, Raymond, Robert and Jerry.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Star-Telegram from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2005.

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Jeff & Debbie (Emery) Hicks

March 10, 2005

Roane & Family,



We are so sorry to hear about your Dad's death. You have so many memories to be thankful for! You and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts.

Lisa Glenn

March 10, 2005

God bless your family. My daddy (Charles Fisher) sure thought the world of his great friend Ham. Take care. ~The Glenn and Fisher Families

Jim Atchison

March 9, 2005

One of the good guy's is in a better place.

JAMES K YOUNG,JR.

March 9, 2005

May GOD bless all of you. Ham will be missed more than even you think.

TOM WELLS

March 9, 2005

WE WILL MISS YOU.

Julie & Rene' Jouglard

March 9, 2005

Coach Ham,



WE are sorry for your lost, and will keep you and your family in our prayer during this time.

Robert G. Pittman

March 8, 2005

A truly great man. I will always fondly remember the kindness and generosity he and his family always displayed.

Curtis Jones

March 8, 2005

A GOOD Man!

Doug Caldwell

March 8, 2005

I did your ac work just call me if there is anyting i can do to help yall. 817-822-8576

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