Obituary

John Benjamin Roy, age 79, of Charlotte, NCdied Saturday, February 21, 2009 after a brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, Jane Shelton Roy; four daughters: Elizabeth Roy, Janemari Chateauvert and her husband, Brian, Nancy Brandon and her husband, Tom, of MA and Cindy Osburn and her husband, Rod of OH; his brother, Charles Roy and wife, Patricia of WI and sister, Jean Sullivan and husband, Joe of MD; stepsons, Mike Shelton and wife, Pam of NC, Marc Shelton, Danny Shelton and wife, Marian of TX, and step-daughter Teri Shelton of NC; eighteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.  John was born August 9, 1929 in Washburn, WIto the late John Benjamin and Ruth Olson Roy.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Roy.  John was a Michigan State University graduate.  After serving in the United States Marines during the Korean War, John embarked on an agricultural career. He owned and operated RWC, Inc. (Westfield, MA), which provides railroad vegetation control.  As founder and CEO of RWC, Inc. John oversaw the growth of the company which now provides services in over 40 states.  John was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports. He was an avid Marshall University fan. John and Jane traveled extensively, cruising the world with both family and friends.  John’s funeral will be held Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Beard Mortuary in Huntington, WV. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville, WV. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 25^th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Denver United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 661, Denver, NC  28037.