William Roy Moorman
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Obituary
William Roy Moorman
Age 84, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed from this life Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 9, 1939 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of Walter Ervin and Susanna Madura (Galbraith) Moorman.
Roy was the youngest of 8 kids. When Roy was 13, he drove his parents from South Carolina to Arkansas and New Mexico to visit family.
Roy served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1960. He enlisted at the age of sixteen and celebrated his seventeenth birthday in Okinawa, Japan. He received an Accommodation Medal for saving planes from a Typhoon.
Roy served his community in numerous ways. He served on the Lincoln City Council, Lincoln Jaycees, Lincoln Riding Club, and was a charter member of the VFW #4675.
Roy worked for the Highway Department, Roy Jays Deep Rock Station, and Standard Register. He was a pressman at Standard Register and retired after 35 years. After he retired, he enjoyed farming and attending his grandchildren’s events.
Roy had a passion for youth sports. He loved coaching city league baseball to give local youth more opportunities to participate. He especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports, choir, band, and FFA shows.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Hattie Lee Strahan and Joyce Ester Moorman, and five brothers James Robert Moorman, Lynn Baxter Moorman, Charles Agustus Moorman, Walter Ezekiel "Bud" Moorman, and John Allen Moorman.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years Elizabeth Diane Clark Moorman; one daughter Joye Elizabeth Jones and her husband Keith of Farmington, Arkansas; two sons Paul Baxter Moorman and wife Mandy of Newton, North Carolina, and Jason Roy Moorman and his wife Julie of Cincinnati, Arkansas; eight grandchildren Alyssa Jones, Tyler Ryan and wife Leah, Jared Ryan, Zachary Moorman, Katelyn Moorman, Breyden Moorman, Sydney Moorman and Jacob Moorman; four great grandchildren Mikayla, Lucy, Cooper, and William; two nephews Robert Moorman and Dean Moorman; one niece Donna Strahan Miller; numerous great nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, March 21st, 2024, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Wedington Cemetery,
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wolf Pack Foundation Roy Moorman Memorial Fund at any Arvest Bank or Circle of Life Hospice 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, Arkansas 72762.
Age 84, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed from this life Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 9, 1939 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of Walter Ervin and Susanna Madura (Galbraith) Moorman.
Roy was the youngest of 8 kids. When Roy was 13, he drove his parents from South Carolina to Arkansas and New Mexico to visit family.
Roy served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1960. He enlisted at the age of sixteen and celebrated his seventeenth birthday in Okinawa, Japan. He received an Accommodation Medal for saving planes from a Typhoon.
Roy served his community in numerous ways. He served on the Lincoln City Council, Lincoln Jaycees, Lincoln Riding Club, and was a charter member of the VFW #4675.
Roy worked for the Highway Department, Roy Jays Deep Rock Station, and Standard Register. He was a pressman at Standard Register and retired after 35 years. After he retired, he enjoyed farming and attending his grandchildren’s events.
Roy had a passion for youth sports. He loved coaching city league baseball to give local youth more opportunities to participate. He especially enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports, choir, band, and FFA shows.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Hattie Lee Strahan and Joyce Ester Moorman, and five brothers James Robert Moorman, Lynn Baxter Moorman, Charles Agustus Moorman, Walter Ezekiel "Bud" Moorman, and John Allen Moorman.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years Elizabeth Diane Clark Moorman; one daughter Joye Elizabeth Jones and her husband Keith of Farmington, Arkansas; two sons Paul Baxter Moorman and wife Mandy of Newton, North Carolina, and Jason Roy Moorman and his wife Julie of Cincinnati, Arkansas; eight grandchildren Alyssa Jones, Tyler Ryan and wife Leah, Jared Ryan, Zachary Moorman, Katelyn Moorman, Breyden Moorman, Sydney Moorman and Jacob Moorman; four great grandchildren Mikayla, Lucy, Cooper, and William; two nephews Robert Moorman and Dean Moorman; one niece Donna Strahan Miller; numerous great nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, March 21st, 2024, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Wedington Cemetery,
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wolf Pack Foundation Roy Moorman Memorial Fund at any Arvest Bank or Circle of Life Hospice 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, Arkansas 72762.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel - 115 N Neal St. - Prairie Grove, AR 72753; graveside service will not be held.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - 115 N Neal St. - Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Final Resting Place
General
Sep 9, 1939
Mar 15, 2024
84
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Tributes
I have nothing but fond memories of Roy but the most prominent are of him laughing and joking with family. He was a master at the grill and ice cream makers at family reunions. RIP Roy.
Trina Scharff - Cousin
Roy was not just a cousin but also a great friend. He was always willing to help out with anything and never had an unkind word to say about anyone. Joyful smile and good times always were around him. He will be greatly missed by all.
Roy - Cousin
We are so sorry for your loss, we are praying for all the family and loved ones.
Gary and Sharon Davis - Friend
Roy was a great friend always had a smile on his face. Had some wonderful times growing up with his family. You will be missed.
Robbie Pratt - Friend
Diann and family.We Aaron and I send love and prayers to you and the family.Roy was a great man who always smiled and loved life. He will always be in our hearts.
Brenda lee - Friends
Diane, Joy, Paul and Jason ,
I am so sorry to hear this . I have such fond memories of your family . Diane you and Roy always made me feel so welcome in your home and your the first family I remember spending time with when we first moved to Lincoln ! Please know your in my thoughts and prayers .
Michelle Gray - Friend
We met Roy thru basketball -- He was always at Sydney's bball games and we would get to visit with him there. Such a great man!! Always happy! I know he will be missed by many .. Hugs to Jason and Julie and family!!
Cammi Hevener - bball friend
Roy and Diane were such close friends back in our Jaycee days. Had a lot of fun and did a lot of good.
GARY BOYLE - Friend
Diane, I am so sorry for your loss! Roy was one of the best men I've ever known. Always friendly and cheerful. I can remember back when I was in about the second grade, you and Roy along with Mom and Vol would occasionally get to gather at our house in Prairie Grove. I will remember him, always.
Mike Shewmaker - .
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel - 115 N Neal St. - Prairie Grove, AR 72753; graveside service will not be held.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - 115 N Neal St. - Prairie Grove, AR 72753
Final Resting Place
General
Sep 9, 1939
Mar 15, 2024
84
Documents