Roy Herman Bone, Jr.

ROCKY MOUNT – Roy Herman Bone, Jr., age 82, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024.  Born in Nash County, NC on August 24, 1942, he was the son of the late Roy Herman Bone, Sr. and Lessie Mae Joyner Bone.  He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, John Aster Winstead, Sr.; and his brother-in-law, Nelson Winstead.

Roy loved music and dancing.  He enjoyed going to the beach with his family and making memories he dearly cherished.  Roy was an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church.  A loving and dedicated husband, father, and dear friend to many, Roy will be forever missed and never forgotten.

Roy is survived by his wife of 50 years, Faye Bone; his son, Roy Dustin Bone and wife, Bobbi Jo, of Rocky Mount; his brother-in-law, John Aster Winstead, Jr. and wife, Felicia; his sister-in-law, Jill Winstead; special cousins, Judy Bone Hill and husband, Melvin, and Betsy Bone Bunn and special friend, Earl McDaniels.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1217 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC  27803 with Pastor Nathan Wittman officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.  A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of St. Paul United Methodist Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.