Roy was born on May 3, 1948, to Alvis and Leona (Glasscock) Stone in Dalhart, Texas. He was the youngest of six children.
Roy attended Crooked Oak and Del City High Schools. He later enlisted in the United States Army, where he served 3 years during the Vietnam War as a “Tunnel Rat” and a Supply Specialist, achieving the rank of Sergeant. During his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Service Star; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Overseas Bar - Republic of Vietnam (twice); Good Conduct Medal; Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster (wounded twice) and Combat Infantry Badge.
He married Sandra Arlene “Sandy” Marshall on December 7, 1967. They had five children.
Following his military service, Roy was an accomplished brick mason, eventually owning his own company, Stone Masonry.
He was involved in creative carpentry, leatherworking, hunting, fishing and making fudge for the troops each year. He was a devoted fan of OU Football and OU Women’s Softball. He was especially talented in his music, playing piano, guitar, banjo, mandolin and other instruments; and he loved to sing along, especially oldies and spiritual songs. He is noted far and wide for his smoked ribs and the cookouts that he and Sandy hosted, especially the ones for the Veterans and the VA Hospital Staff.
Roy is survived by his wife, Sandy; four daughters: Robin Arlene West (and husband Randy), Rhonda Erlene Cone (and husband Todd), Wendy Eilene Cockrill (and husband Rhett), Elizabeth Shalene Davis (and husband Rick); and one son Joshua Wade Stone (and wife Tammy). He is survived by 10 grandchildren: Trevor Frazier (and wife Mary), Taylor Frazier, Megan Cockrill Bills (and husband Jarod), Katie Stone, Shelby Cockrill, Adam Stone, Jacob Cone, Andrew Cone, Brooke Davis and Lucas Cone; one great-granddaughter, Magnolia Bills; and two sisters, Wanda Stone and Helen Ruth Pope. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family members and those he adopted into his family circle.
He was preceded in death by his parents Alvis and Leona Stone; two brothers, Leo Stone and Bobby Stone, and one sister, Audie Vaughn.
A time for a celebration of Roy’s life will be determined at a later date.
Memorials or donations may be made in his name to:
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Memphis TN
St. Joseph’s Indian School, Chamberlain, SD
The Hugs Project for Veterans, Oklahoma City, OK
The American Cancer Society
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