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Roy Robert Whitacre Jr.

Date of Death: May 9, 2020

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Shenandoah Memorial Park
1270 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-2012 |
Wednesday 5/13, 2:00 pm
With Military Honors

Roy Robert Whitacre, Jr., 86, of Frederick County, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his home.

 

Mr. Whitacre was born in 1933, in Gore, Virginia, the son of the late Ivy and Roy Robert Whitacre, Sr.  In his younger years, Mr. Whitacre worked at Plumley’s Lumber in Winchester later becoming a Deli Manager at Grand Union in Winchester, then retired from the US Postal Service in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, after 16 years of service.  Mr. Whitacre attended the Church of the Good Shepherd in Winchester.  He was a member of the Shenandoah Valley Mustang Club.  Roy served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.

 

Roy absolutely adored his great grandchildren and loved to eat strawberry ice cream with them.  Mr. Whitacre loved going to flea markets as a vendor.  He loved Western movies and had an extensive collection of them.  He also enjoyed a good comedy film and collecting other movies.  He collected old die cast models of cars.  Mr. Whitacre liked tinkering around and fixing things, riding on his tractor and lawn work.  He enjoyed traveling to Myrtle Beach and going to K&W Cafeteria.

 

He married Emma Lou Tenney on July 10, 2004, in Hagerstown, Maryland.

 

Surviving with his wife are step-daughters, Mary Dyke (Tommy) of Winchester, Virginia, Donna Kerns (Jeff) of Stephens City, Virginia, Julie Black (Todd) of Winchester, Virginia; step-son, Allen D. Beckner (Linda) of Basye, Virginia, step-grandchildren, Michael Allen Beckner of McLean, Virginia, Katherine Rose Lyons (Matthew) of Leesburg, Virginia, Amber Ann Adams (Brian) of Stephens City, Virginia; step-great grandchildren, Kyla Faith Adams, Kelsie Jane Adams, Olivia Rose Lyons; sister, Dorleen Virginia Whitacre of Stephens City, half-sister, Patty Landis; and brother, Philip Dutton Whitacre.

 

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his half-sister, Deborah Diane Puffenberger; his brother, Allen Grant Whitacre; and half-brother, Ricky Lee Whitacre.

 

A graveside service with military honors will be on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 2:00pm at Shenandoah Memorial Park.  Those not able to attend are encouraged to leave a condolence message on the Omps Funeral Home website.

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Service
Shenandoah Memorial Park
1270 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 667-2012 | Map
Wednesday 5/13, 2:00 pm
With Military Honors

Roy Robert Whitacre, Jr., 86, of Frederick County, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his home.   Mr. Whitacre was born in 1933, in Gore, Virginia, the son of the late Ivy and Roy Robert Whitacre, Sr.  In his younger years, Mr. Whitacre worked at Plumley’s Lumber in Winchester later becoming aContinue Reading

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Sharon Whitacre Nunley left a message on May 16, 2020:
So sorry to hear of Roy's passing. Prayers for comfort.
Cindy Tenney left a message on May 13, 2020:
Dear Emma Lou, We are so sorry for the loss of Roy. We truly enjoyed your and Roy's visits to the home place, and the last time we were altogether on Labor Day. We looked forward to you returning at Thanksgiving, but it wasn't to be. We will cherish the times around the table talking and sharing stories of the past and the present. David will especially cherish the memories of you and Roy riding on the side by side and in the Tracker with him looking for deer and looking all around the place . Thank you for helping us feed Loki and the cats when we would go away. I know Roy liked Loki. We are truly sorry we could not be with you during this time of loss, but due to COVID 19 and the resulting shutdowns, we elected not to come. We truly hate that and ask for your forgiveness. Emma Lou, we truly love you and Roy and we will miss him. You have truly been a blessing. Family is everything. We love you and may God continue to richly bless you and yours. Love, David, Cindy and Helen
Brian and Amber Adams left a message on May 13, 2020:
Thank you for giving Kyla and Kelsie all of your love, playing games with them, letting them sit on your lap and sharing some yummy snacks. We will let your memory love on and they love you so much. We will all miss you and love you so much. Until we meet again
Shawn Lamb left a message on May 13, 2020:
2690 Donora Ave. N.E. So Sorry for your loss. He is in a better place. He is in the arms of Jesus. We all will meet up in heaven again someday. So keep your head held high. And trusting in God. Love Your Sister Rosalea And Shawn. P.S. We Will Keep you in our prayers. And God Bless.
Mary and Tommy Dyke left a message on May 12, 2020:
May you Rest In Peace. Thank you for coming into our lives. One day we shall meet in paradise. We love you!
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Jeff and Donna Kerns left a message on May 12, 2020:
We will miss you. See you in heaven Love Jeff and Donna
Emma Whitacre left a message on May 12, 2020:
In memory of my beloved husband. I love you.
Sandra Tenney left a message on May 12, 2020:
Even though we can not be with you in body, our hearts are with you. Love and prayers to all. Conrad and Celia
Mark and Liesl Price left a message on May 11, 2020:
Mary and Tommy...Your family is in our prayers!
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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