Ronald William Roy

Ronald William Roy, age 65, of Buckhannon, died Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home. 

He was born on March 23, 1958, in Elkins, WV, a son of William A. and Wanda L. Roy, who survive in Elkins. Also surviving is one sister Lisa Ann Roy of Elkins. He was preceded in death by his older brother Russell A. Roy in February 2019. 

Ronald, from age 3, grew up and attended school through high school in Parkersburg, WV.  He later served in the US Air Force and had resided in Buckhannon for the past 25 years.

Mr. Roy’s request for cremation was honored.  Online condolences may be extended to the Roy family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The Roy family entrusted the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service with the arrangements.

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