Every time I seen him he would tell me a story that mom had told him as if he we're telling me to comfort me as if she we're there telling it herself loved every minute of that story. I will definitely miss those stories from him and also Mr  Roy tell Mom I miss her 

My daughter, Daphne, is Roxie's Goddaughter. Which means Roy became "Grandpa". She loved going over to the house. They loved playing games together. He loved Daphne just as much as she will continue to love him. 

I have taught Daphne that butterflies are the souls of people that have left this world. And we have seen another beautiful butterfly the last couple months. 

Roy, you are greatly missed, but we will never forget you. Thank you for raising such a beautiful Roxie. Thank you for blessing my daughter with the love of a grandpa. 

RIP, Roy. 

It's been hard losing Roy. He was a great husband to my sister, Carolyn and a great father to my niece, Roxie. I have many memories of him that will be cherished. He had a great sense of humor that always made family gatherings fun. You will be greatly missed, dear bother-in-law! 

My cousin Roy was an amazing person he will be miss but not forgotten. 
The times we would go visit him and Carolyn in Arlington ,
we always enjoyed talking to him about his childhood days back in Anton. ( mostly about football ) this picture was taken during the Texas High School state finials at the Cowboys Stadium. 
He  would always say that we were like brothers because his mother and my mother were sisters and his father and my dad were brothers.
We’ll see each other someday, May you RIP by brother Roy. 


Oh where to begin. I’ll start with the memory that started it all. TRACK!  I was a long distance runner which meant I would run the very first race of the night AND the second to last race. That meant that if you wanted to watch me in both races, you were there for the entire time. Even though I didn’t have my ‘parents’ there to watch, I had the very best cheerleaders there. Roy and Carolyn would sit there and wait until my last race. And through all of the yelling and cheering, there was always that one deep, stern voice that always stood out. “RUN MIJA”. 
Fast forward to just a few years ago when my oldest decided that she too would be a distance runner. Guess who was there cheering her on! Yelling the very same thing to my baby...”RUN MIJA”.  I felt like I was back in high school when I heard him cheering her on. Made me tear up the first time he yelled that to her.. Her grandpa! The ONLY Grandpa my girls knew and LOVED so very much.  
I wished there were more people just like you Pops! I miss you already and believe me when I say... I will think about you EVERY TIME I mow this dang yard. I know that you are looking down at me right now and shaking your head and laughing at that. 
Thank you so much for being that special “father” to me!
 And that even more special grandpa to my girls. 
I love you with my whole heart. 
Gina Nault.
Macee and Casee


The best softball coach I  know. Taught me alot and was a father figure to our whole team. He will be truly missed. RIH Coach

Rest in Peace brother. Although we were not super close growing up due to our age difference we still kept in touch.
I will always be grateful that you & Carolyn allowed me to move in with y'all in Arlington after I got out of the service where years later I would meet my wife of 30 years & raise 3 beautiful daughters. 
Mom is  no doubt holding you tight. 🙏

May you rest in peace Uncle Roy, 

From your nieces, 
Annie, Tori, and Becky 

Rest in peace Uncle Roy. I will always have fond memories of you being my Godfather! 
Love your nieces, Tori Annie and Becky

My prayers and condolences and love Carolyn. I know in my heart that your faith will carry y’all on until you are with him.  I know God is saying “job well done my good servant, now come and rest”. Cory and Diana Kuhlers. 

I AM PROUD TO SAY, THAT ROY RODRIGUEZ IS MY HERO.FOR TAKEING CARE OF MY BIG SISTER CAROLYN.BEING THERE FOR EVERYONE AND EVERYBODY.THROUGHOUT THE YEARS ,WHEN IT WAS TIME FOR VACATIONS, ME  AND MY KIDS AARON AND JUSTICE WOULD SPEND IT WITH THEM, BECAUSE WE WOULD HAVE SO MUCH FUN.SOMETHING ABOUT ROY IN CASE YOU DIDDENT KNOW HIS PENMANSHIP WAS LIKE A NOVEL, BEAUTIFUL AND BREATHTAKEING.IT WAS LIKE OPENING A CHRISTMAS CARD AND BEING FILLED WITH WONDER.A DEVOTED DALLAS COWBOYS FAN.A TRUE TEXAS LONGHORN. I REMEMBER WHEN YOU TOOK ME TO VISIT TOM LANDRYS GRAVE YOU SAID, THE HEADSTONE TURNS BLUE AND SILVER AT A CERTAN TIME RIGHT BEFORE THE SUN HITS IN THE MORNING.ONLY A TRUE DALLAS COWBOYS FAN WOULD KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT THAT. I LOVE YOU ROY RODRIGUEZ I, NO WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY DAVID,AARON AND JUSTICE. IM ASKING MY MOTHER IN HEAVEN TO TAKE ROY UNDER HER WINGS SHOW HIM HOW TO FLY, HOW TO EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE,HOW TO SMILE AGAIN ,HOW TO BE FREE .


Roy was my cousin and we spent time together in Anton, Texas
when we were kids.  Roy lost his Dad early in his life, so it was
him and his Mom for several years which made them very close but also taught Roy responsibilities very early.  It was those years, I  think that taught him about the reward of hard work and the love of family.  But I have to say, respectfully, that he was still a little rough around the edges and it was when he met Carolyn that he truly came into his own.  They moved to Dallas and build a 
good life and a marriage of 52  years. 
Roy is now with cousin Robert Rodriguez in their eternal peace. 
Robert and Roy played high school football in Anton. Several
years ago Robert told me what an amazing football player Roy was.  Football was a bit rougher in those days and Roy was a tough,
strong defensive player that loved the game. Like in life he
gave it all he had.  
We lost contact for several years but recently reunited and
 had a great time talking about our family and looking at
old pictures.  He was extremely generous in sharing his pictures
with me on more than one occasion.   
He was a generous person and friendly guy that could make
friends easily and he loved to talk with people. Roy had a 
profound sincerity to him that made people believe in him
and made him a good coach.
Condolences to Carolyn and family. We mourn the loss of a very
good man who brought joy to our lives.  
I will miss him and miss hearing him call me "Primo." 



Loosening a loved one is never easy,,,,Roy was “such a big part of our family.”  And he would always tell me that he was my favorite brother-in-law ha! He was a great husband to my big sister, a good provider, & a awesome father to his only child Roxie. He , was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back in a heartbeat ❤️
When they decided to pack up and leave Lubbock, they were on their way to make a new home in Arlington where there they remained . (Roxie, wasn’t even 5yrs old I believe)
At that time, they had a sky blue w/a white stripe Gremlin as their vehicle. It was a tiny car and packed to the hill!
My parents & the rest of us lived in Anton, which I think it was less than 30 miles from Lubbock. They came to our home, in that little car, packed with their belongings & the 3 of them to come say goodbye.
I remember that so clearly,,,my parents gave them their blessing and we all hugged them & gave kisses & watched them drive off. My parents cried I remember. We stood there waving until we couldn’t see that little blue car anymore.
After that, every time we would visit & vice versa we would do that. “We would wave, give big hugs, kisses, say I love you.”
I never like saying goodbye, so I would say “see you later.”
This is my memory of Roy. I’m giving a hug, kiss on the cheek, waving & saying “see you later .”

Lots of Love
Wilson ❤️

What a blessing it was to always look up in the stands and see such a warm inviting smile cheering you on.  Mr. Roy was every bit of a dad to so many.  His memory and the love he showed Mrs. Carolyn and Roxie will forever be cherished. I will always be " Bones".

Fly High Mr. Roy. Your work on earth was beyond WELL DONE!!!!

Carolyn AKA Bones

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Roy Raul Rodriguez

November 25, 1947 – November 1, 2020

Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home

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