Roy Arch Barham

Roy Arch Barham, 76, of Baytown, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Houston. He was born September 27, 1938 in Morris Chapel, Tennessee to his late parents, William Barham and Velmer Hollingsworth Barham.

He was a longtime resident of Baytown, US Navy veteran, where he served as a diver and rifleman, member of Masonic Lodge #1357 A.F.&A.M., was a retired millwright and Chambers County employee. His favorite pastime was fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents and three of his brothers. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dora Lankford Barham; children, Archie Barham, Jimmy Barham and his wife Dena, Robin Faulkenberry and her husband Garry, Renee Raley and her husband Charles, and Misty Barham; brothers, Roger Barham and James Barham; sisters, Virginia Parnell, Snookie Naylor and Lydia Benson; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., immediately followed by a service starting at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Navarre Funeral Home with Charlie Flewellen officiating.

To view his online obituary, or post a tribute to his family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Drive, Baytown, Texas 77521, (281) 422-8111.