Roy E. Shanholtz
Roy Edgar Shanholtz, 69, of Winchester, Virginia, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012, in Winchester Medical Center.
Mr. Shanholtz was born in 1943, in Frederick County, Virginia, the son of the late Arthur and Gladys Shanholtzer, Sr. He was a retired employee of Shockey’s Construction, precast division after 47 years of service. Mr. Shanholtz was a member of the Winchester Eagles Aerie #824.
He married Hazel Richardson on March 2, 1968, in Winchester, Virginia. She preceded him in death on July 16, 2012.
Surviving are two step-sons, Phillip Rush, Timothy Rush both of Winchester; 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Edna Rosenberger, Carolyn Himelright all of Winchester, Catherine Dorman of Pensacola, Florida; brothers, Hoy Shanholtzer, Ellis Shanholtzer both of Winchester, Freddie Shanholtz of Stephens City; and nephew, Tony Rosenberger of Winchester.
Two sisters, Valley DeHaven, Alma Boyd, and three brothers, Arnold Shanholtzer, Arthur Shanholtzer, Jr. and Welton “Ben” Shanholtzer, preceded him in death.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday at Shenandoah Memorial Park Mausoleum with Reverend Steve Melester officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Friendship Fire Company, 627 North Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
Arrangements are being handled by Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, Winchester, Virginia.
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