Morris K. Roy, 72, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1949 in Somerset, KY, the son of the late Omer Roy and Edna Gosser Roy
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He was a farmer, a Veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam in the 11th U.S. Armored Cavalry Regiment. Morris served as a tank commander in which he was in charge of his tank and his men on the tank. Morris served our country with honor and valor receiving the Green Army Commendation Medal, the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal and considerable more medals. He was also a member of Pine Grove United Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother and father he was preceded in death by 2 brothers: Donald and Harold Roy.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Sandra Kay Roy of Russell Springs, KY
1 Sister: Judy Gaskin of Russell Springs, KY
Sister-in-law: Paulette Roy of Russell Springs, KY
Brother-in-law: Terry McQueary
Mother-in-law: Virginia (Granny) McQueary
A host of nieces & nephews
Funeral Service: Monday, November 29, 2021 at 10:00amCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY
Visitation: Sunday, November 28th from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home
Interment: Pine Grove Cemetery, Highway 3525 in Russell Springs, KY
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland or to the Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Pallbearers: Art Roy, Trent Roy, Ben Roy, Jerry D. Roy, Wayne Wilson, Jackie Wilson and Gared Dalton
A large thank you to Morris' caregivers, the Lake Cumberland Hospice Team and family.
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
