Roy Lee Christian

Roy Lee Christian obituary

Roy Lee Christian

Roy Christian Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Valley Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Roanoke on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Roy Christian, age 78, of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at his residence. He was married to Della Christian, who survives.

Roy was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lucy M. and James W. Christian, and several brothers and sisters.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Della Christian, his son, Richard L. Christian and his wife, Susan L. Christian, his daughter, Vickie L. Christian, and her life partner, Amy Branham; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The full obituary will be posted once finalized.

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