Herbert Howard Roy

Herbert “Howard” Roy, age 93, of Seneca Rocks, WV passed away on January 17, 2023 at Sentara RMH in Harrisonburg, VA.  Mr. Roy was born in Harman, WV, on December 19, 1929, to Herbert and Carrie Roy.  He grew up with his siblings, Joan Roy Teter (Carl), who preceded him in death, and Helen Roy Bennett (Herbert) who survives.  Howard attended school in Harman where he had his mother as a teacher.  Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

When his military stint was finished, he returned home to marry Dottie Harman of Seneca Rocks on August 3, 1952.  The couple moved to Maryland where Howard became the carpenter for the Washington Star.  On July 4, 1961, the couple’s only son, Kevin, was born.  Being a kind and dependable father was of the utmost importance to Howard, and he certainly did not disappoint when it came to loving his family.

As many couples of their generation did, Howard and Dottie returned home to West Virginia moving to Petersburg, where he became the carpentry instructor at the South Branch Vocational School while Dottie worked for the State of West Virginia.  He was a member of the Petersburg Masonic Lodge #145 and a 32nd degree Mason.

After retiring from teaching, Howard spent most of his time on the family farm in Harman Hills surrounded by his dogs, cats, and cattle.

In addition to his wife of 70 years and his son, Kevin and daughter-in-law, Angel, he is survived by two grandchildren – Jamie Roy and Rachelle Roy and 3 great-grandchildren- Tyler, Kole, and Brynn.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews who were a big part of his extended family.

The funeral service will be private with a celebration of life at a later date.  Burial will be at the North Fork Memorial Cemetery in Riverton, WV. Memorials may be made to the Shriners at https://www.shrinersinternational.org/en  Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.