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Roy Fancher Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 27, 2005.

Roy Fancher, 54 of Thornton, passed away Thursday May 26, 2005 in Morgantown as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Roy was born February 4, 1951 in Marion County a son of the late Raymond M. and Edith Rowe Fancher. Roy was employed as a courtesy patrol officer for the Department of Highways and was a dedicated member of the Thornton Volunteer Fire Dept for over twenty years where he served as deputy chief. He gave countless hours and numerous sacrifices for his community. In addition to his parents Roy was preceded in death by his grandparents; John and Mary Rowe and Mabel Fancher Hanning, three brothers-in-law; Larry Linn, Larry Hayhurst and Robert Boyd, one niece; Susan Boyd and one nephew; Donald Hayes.

He is survived by his companion of fifteen years; Deborah Cochran of Thornton, a son and daughter-in-law; Raymond and Danielle Fancher of Grafton, four stepsons; Davy Haddix, Josh Cochran, Michael Bellair and Joseph Bellair all of Grafton, seven sisters; Mary Hayhurst of Quiet Dell, Mrs. Lawerance (Phyllis) Hunt of Colfax, Betty Donini of Kingmont, Mrs. Robert (Lorretta) Hunt of Pleasant Valley, Mrs. Leland (Wanda) Dennison of Columbus, GA, Mrs. James (Cookie) Wolfe of Fairmont, Mrs. Richard (Donna) Donini of Kingmont, one brother; John Fancher and friend Beverly Knotts of Fairmont, three grandsons; Zachary, Jordan and Aiden Fancher. He was “Pap” Roy to Skylar and Gaige Haddix and Caleb and Hannah Cochran and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005 with the Rev. Josh Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Payne Cemetery, Thornton. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-9 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.bartlettfunerals.com.

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June 2, 2005

Debbie Jackson posted to the memorial.

June 1, 2005

Tom & Olive Dadisman posted to the memorial.

May 31, 2005

Belinda Hopkins posted to the memorial.

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Debbie Jackson

June 2, 2005

Debbie,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Roy has gone home now and one day you will be with him again. He will be missed and remembered for his kindness to each and everyone that knew him. If there is anything that I can do for you, feel free to call me. May God be with you and comfort you.

Tom & Olive Dadisman

June 1, 2005

At this time there is no words that can help. We just wanted to let you know that we thought your dad was a geat guy and we will also miss him. I know that he always was there to help people so we know he was doing what he liked to do.

Tom & Olive Dadisman

Belinda Hopkins

May 31, 2005

To the family and friends of Roy Fancher: My Prayers are with you during this time of sorrow of the loss of your Love One. Mr. Fancher was a dedicated employee of our Organization, Citizens Conservation Corps of West Virginia, as a driver for the West Virginia Courtesy Patrol. He will be sadly missed by his co-workers of the West Virginia Courtesy Patrol as well as the CCCWV Organization. It is hard workers like Mr. Fancher that has helped to make the Courtesy Patrol Program a success in West Virginia and he leaves behind one of the best records of CP Assistance in the memory of the stranded motorists that he has assisted on the highways. This is indeed a very hard time for all of us, but specifically for you, the family and closest friends. This is a time that everyone will need to come together and be a support to one another now and after the memorial services. I encourage you to put your Trust in God. May The Lord Comfort and Be With You Always and Give You The Strength You Will Need At This Time and After. God Bless You.

CCCWV Executive Assistant

Cora May Morgan

May 31, 2005

At a time like this it is very hard to understand why this has happened, but to let you know many other think of you and your family in this sad time and you are in their hearts and prayers.