Individual Details

Roy Lynn Lane

(13 Oct 1929 - 10 Sep 2008)

Roy Lynn Lane, born in Hulbert, OK on October 13, 1929 to H. Ruben Lane and Maudie M. Henderson passed away on September 10, 2008. Roy graduated in 1947 from the historic Little Rock Central High School. Roy got a business associates degree in 1962 from Little Rock University now the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Roy is survived by his wife Lois. They had a long and loving marriage for over 56 years. Roy is survived by 5 children including three sons Barry, Terry and Alan along with two daughters Doris and Judy. Roy was preceded in death by his youngest daughter Phyllis on June 2, 2006. Roy and Lois have 16 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. Roy is also survived by 2 older brothers, John and Oscar, along with an older sister Lola and a younger sister Katherine. Roy was predeceased by his oldest sister Juanita. Roy's career in the retail food industry was very rewarding. As his career advanced Roy's talents and abilities grew to focus upon specializing in meat negotiation and procurement. He worked for 2 of the most well known food retailers in the nation spending 32 years with the Kroger Co. and his final 11 years with H.E.B. Food Stores. Roy retired in 1992 so that he and Lois could spend time traveling this great nation of ours. Roy was a dedicated servant of God throughout his life and an active member of the Crossroads Baptist Church in San Antonio, TX. He was also an active member of the San Antonio, Northwest Camp of the Gideon's International. In lieu of flowers, Roy asked for donations to the Gideon Faith Fund through the Northwest Camp of San Antonio. Any donations can be made through Roy's church home, Crossroads Baptist. Crossroads Baptist Church will collect any donations and forward on to the Gideon's Faith Fund. In advance Roy expresses his appreciation for any support contributed to this valuable ministry. Members of the Northwest Camp Gideons International will be honorary pallbearers. Services will be held Sunday, September 14th at the Crossroads Baptist Church, 8300 Tezel Road at 3:00 p.m. with viewing beginning at 2:00 pm. Internment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery in Alexander, Arkansas. Please visit www.mem.com for an online memorial and tributes. Sunset Northwest Funeral Home.

Events

Birth13 Oct 1929Hulbert, Cherokee County, Oklahoma
Marriage31 Aug 1952Lois Janet "Sally" Brantley
Death10 Sep 2008San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
BurialPinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum, Alexander, Saline County, Arkansas

Families

SpouseLois Janet "Sally" Brantley (1928 - 2013)
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ChildPhyllis Diane Lane (1958 - 2006)

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