Dr. Alvin Leroy "Roy" Hackelton

HACKELTON, DR. ALVIN LEROY "ROY", a long time resident of the San Jacinto & Hemet area, passed away January 9, 2004, in Hemet, Ca. in his home. Born in Los Angeles, Ca. on July 1, 1936. Roy was active in his business life as a general contractor during his early years in San Jacinto. He then obtained his doctorate degree & devoted much of his time in real estate. In 1985 he served as president of the Seven Hills Development South, attending the ground breaking of 699 lots. He was instrumental in the storm canal design & development. Roy was a member of the San Jacinto Lodge, #338 & very active with contributing his time & donations with the Salvation Army. Roy is survived by his mother, Neva. He is also survived by 5 children, Kathy, Susan & Laura, all residents of Illinois; Gary & Ben, who reside in Riverside County; 12 grandchildren, 1 of whom preceded him in death; 4 great-grandchildren. Roy is also survived by 2 sisters, Barbara & Patsy; 2 brothers, Jerry & Rex. Roy's interests in his personal life were photography & music. He always carried a camera in his car & had a natural talent for playing musical instructions, mostly the accordion & the banjo. Roy was a wonderful man, friend, father & teacher who will be missed by many who knew him. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, 1/14/04 at Hemet Valley Mortuary in Hemet, Ca.