John
S. Roy, age 90, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 8:15 P.M. on
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at the Marigold Rehab & Health Care
Center, Galesburg, Illinois.
He
was born on April 30, 1927 in Jefferson County, Colorado, the son of
Howard and Margaret Gibbons. He married Barbara Ann Carley on
February 11, 1963 in Rock Island, Illinois.
Surviving
is his wife, Barbara Roy of Galesburg, Illinois; his children:
Samantha (Bill) Treakle of Normal, Illinois, John (Kimberly) Roy of
Knoxville, Illinois, and Carl (Shelly) Roy of Chicago, Illinois. Six
grandchildren: Kevin Moss, John (Nicole) Roy II, Travis Roy, Tabitha
Roy, Alex Roy and Sophia Roy; six great grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
He
worked as a Foreman for the former ADM in Galesburg, Illinois for 31
½ years, retiring in 1985. He served in the United States Navy
during World War II. He enjoyed the outdoors, mostly fishing. He was
an avid Bronco’s fan.
Cremation
rites will be accorded. There will be no services. Memorials may be
made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences or
expressions of sympathy can be made through
www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
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