Roy James Deal Jr.

Roy James Deal Jr., age 85 of Taylorsville passed away at his home July 22, 2017after an extended illness.
Born July 2, 1932 Alexander County where he resided until moving to Charlotte, NC then returned to Alexander County after his retirement. Places of employment included Sipe Lumber Company, Harris Express Trucking, Johnson Motor Lines and Stone Container Corp.
Known as Junior, he loved spending time with family and friends, camping, fishing, traveling and helping all he could whenever he could.

Junior is preceded in death by his father; Roy James Deal Sr., an infant sister, and one niece; Donna Teague.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife; Angelene (Ann) of 66 years, two daughters; Sharon Deal of the home and Rita Johnson and husband Steve of Graham, NC, one sister; Hazel Torres and husband George of Hayward, CA, a niece; Georgette Starz of Fullerton, CA, and a nephew; Shannon Torres of Hayward, CA, grandson; Eric Johnson of Graham, NC and step-mother; Lena F. Deal.

A Celebration of life will be held at East Taylorsville Baptist Church where Junior was a faithful member.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm with the funeral service following at 3:30 pm with the Rev. Jamie Steel and the Rev. Mark Marshall.
In lieu of flowers all memorials may be made to Forgiven Ministry, P.O. Box 117, Taylorsville, NC 28581 or Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.