James Dolan Roy

James Dolan Roy was called by our Most Precious Lord and was taken by Angels into the gates of heaven on April 19, 2003.

He was born December 31, 1947 in Beeville, Texas to Lewis and Carrie Lee Roy.

James was preceded in death by his sister, Carris Louise Hinderman and his parents, Lewis R. Roy and Carrie Lee Canada .

He leaves to mourn in his passing his wife, Lydia Green-Roy; his brothers and their wives, Carl and Mary Roy of Long Beach, Ca.; Henry and Alberta Roy of Carson, Ca.; Felix and Sandra Roy of Lakewood, Ca.; His sisters and their husbands, Florene and Billy Shoaf of San Diego, Ca. and Lorene Weathers of Compton, Ca.; his brother-in-laws and their wives, all of whom live in Texas – Paul and Novella Green, John and Rhonda Green, James and Debbie Green; his sisters-in-laws and their husbands, Priscilla and Charles Hodge, Johnnie Green, and Constance Green. James will also be deeply missed by his step-children, Michael and Walter Harvey from marriage to Faye Roy, who preceded James in death and also Sheron, Tashaka, John, Jovan, Destini, Channell, Maurice. His grandchildren are Zion and Nehamiah Green. He will also be missed by a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

James was a noted athlete all through his academic years. He enjoyed coaching Beeville Little League Baseball through the years and always teaching his little players the importance of teamwork and dedication.

He served in the Marine Corps from December 1965 through August 1969 when he received an honorable medical discharge. One of the highlights of James’ military career was receiving the Purple Heart for his service in Vietnam and also received National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Commendation Medal, and the Rifle Marksman Badge.

Prayer Services will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. at Trevino Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 3:00 p.m. at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with Past Eric R. Tavor officiating. Burial to follow at St. Rose Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Julius Farris, Carl Hinderman, Ronnie McCraig, R.C. Callis, John Green and Paul Green. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert Roy II, Felix Roy Sr., Calvin Jr., Michael, Anthony, Curtis and Victor Hinderman, Carl R. Roy and Robert F. Roy II . Full Military Honors will be conducted for Mr. James Dolan Roy who proudly served and defended this Great County of Ours The United States of America. James is one of the few, the proud the United States Marines.

Some may wear the uniform
And even look the part
But to truly be a real Marine
You must have a “Semper-Fi Heart”
This “Heart” is not “Earned in Boot camp”
But is “Developed along the Way”
And it “Grows” because of “Dedication”
Through “Service” each and every day
“Semper” is Latin for “Always”
“Fidelis” means “Faithful” and “True”
“Faithful” when things don’t go your way
And “Faithful” when they do
Marines, The Few, the Proud graphic that links to the Official Marine Corps website. You may not understand the rationale
Nor even know the reason why
But the “Mission” will be “Accomplished”
When your “Heart” is “Semper-Fi”

Trevino Funeral Home
401 W. Springer St. Beeville, Texas 78102
361-358-1660
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