Thomas Roy, Jr.

Thomas Roy, Jr. transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at his residence on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the age of 68. He was a native and resident of New Orleans, LA. Thomas was a graduate of West Jefferson High School. He was former employee of Baker Oil Company and a retired caterer of the New Orleans Convention Center. Thomas was a veteran of the United States Army. Husband of the late Joy P. Roy. Beloved father of Sherre Roy, Catina R. (Whitney) Friloux, and Azzie Roy (Anthony) Patin. Grandfather of the late Haseena Roy. Son of the late Thomas Roy, Sr., Pear Henderson Roy, and August and Katherine H. Bernard, his uncle and aunt who reared him after the passing of his mother. Stepson of the late Julia Roy. Grandson of the late Alex and Hattie Henderson, Oliver (Alama) Roy, and Lizzie Franklin (Oscar) St. Ann. Loving brother of Patricia Roy (Rev. Reginald) Watson. Stepbrother of Judy J. Bosley- Ketchens and the late Rev. Walter Jackson. Devoted uncle of Brian Webber, Regina Watson, and the late Reginald Watson, Jr. Brother-in-law of Wilma Jackson of Houston, TX; also survived by 15 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Destiny Missionary Baptist Church, St Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Harvest Ripe Church, Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, and all neighboring churches; employees of Serenity Hospice and V. A. Medical Center are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY MARRERO, LA on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11:00a.m. Pastor Norman Francis, officiating Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the parlor. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery-Slidell, LA  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.