Roy Dale Dunnavant's Obituary
Roy Dale Dunnavant, 67, of Longview, passed away on Thursday, December 14th, 2023.
Roy was born on September 29th, 1956 to Helen and Lee Roy Dunnavant in Gladewater, Texas. His childhood was spent here as well as farther away places like Hawaii and Germany with his father’s military career. After graduating from White Oak High School, Roy studied Education, Economics, and Political Science, receiving his higher degrees.
Roy’s career was multi-faceted as a teacher, manager, and salesman. His love of history culminated in his interest in antiques and led him to establish his beloved store R&S Clocks and More in Gladewater, which he successfully operated for over 14 years.
Roy met his wife Ruth Elizabeth Marples when they were both still in their teenage years, and they shared 47 years of marriage, having their daughter Amanda in 1986.
Between Ruth and Granny (Helen) we “raised” a good man who loved his family very much and was the best dad and granddad “Pop-Pop” that anyone could ever have.
His best friends Mitch and Eva Aills were always there for him with encouragement and banter at his second home, his store, where he spent countless hours researching, buying, and selling his wares. He had dear work friends including Bob Chauvin and many others who checked on him daily.
Roy was preceded in death by his father Lee Roy Dunnavant. Roy is survived by his mother, Helen Lydia Dunnavant, wife Ruth Elizabeth Dunnavant, daughter Amanda Michelle Cockerham, son-in-law whom he loved like his own son, Ryan Kelly Cockerham, granddaughter Lona Remington Cockerham, his younger siblings Debra Kay Dunnavant, Bruce Wayne Dunnavant, and Mary Ann Hunter, and also his sweet dog Zoie.
Roy requested no funeral or services. Family and friends celebration of life is pending.
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