In loving memory of

Roy Eugene Westray
June 24, 1927 - February 18, 2015

Roy Eugene Westray, age 87, of Cumming, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. He was born in Cumming, GA and has lived there all his life. Roy retired from Sawnee EMC in 1991 after 34 years of service. Over the years, he received numerous recognitions and was inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Roy was a faithful member of Salem United Methodist Church in Dawsonville, GA. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Johnny and Beulah-Freeman Westray; sisters, Flonnie Westray, Edna Westray-Jennings, Fern Westray-Howard; brothers, Jewell, Veston, Weldon Westray and grandson, Abel M. Westray. Survivors include his wife, Martha Jane Russell-Westray; daughters and sons-in-law, Frances Westray-Mooney and Ronald D. Mooney, Wanda Westray-Cook and Clyde Cook; son, Michael E. Westray and fiance, Teresa Foster; grandchildren,Matthew, Mark, and Terri Mundy, Lisa Cook, James and Tiffany Cook, Delton Cook and Colter Westray; great-grandchildren, Emma McClung, Thomas Westray; step-children, Sonya and Paul Ehlermann, Shane and Liza Mayfield; step-grandchildren, Jeremy and Elizabeth Cook, Steve and Emilie Mooney, Stacy and Amanda Mooney, Bradley and Kalin Benson, and Ashton Mayfield; seven step-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ingram Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Mark Magwood and Rev. Ken McGee, officiating. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Memorial Gardens in Cumming, GA. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. Visitation DetailsThursday, February 19th, 2015, 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Thursday, February 19th, 2015, 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Ingram Funeral Home Friday, February 20th, 2015, 9:00am - 11:00am, Ingram Funeral Home Service DetailsFriday, February 20th, 2015, 11:00am, Ingram Funeral Home Interment DetailsSawnee View Gardens

Tributes

Melissa and Kelly Hunt wrote on Feb 21, 2015:

"Martha & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Roy really was one of the 'good guys'. Melissa & Kelly Orange UMC"

Ralph & Joyce Perry wrote on Feb 21, 2015:

"Our sympathy & prayers go with you during this difficult time. May God provide you with peace and comfort."

Doris Treadwell wrote on Feb 20, 2015:

"a great man I was always glad to see him. Most of the time on hwy 9  playing music, or at Orange Methodist church, sometimes at New Harmony, maybe at Cherokee Ranch or Simply Southern. He was a great player and singer, I love him more every time I heard him. Him and his wife was so friendly never saw a sad face on either one of them. He done well after his heart surgery, a battle he went threw and handle it very well/ I know you'll will miss him, and everyone that new him. A friend, Doris Boling Jones Treadwell        "

Carolyn Westray Satterfield and Cole Satterfiel.. wrote on Feb 20, 2015:

"We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Roy's leaving this world. My fondest memories of the "Westray Music Hoe Downs" on Fri/Sat nights. He brought the joy of music in all our lives. Love Yall."

Sonya Ehlermann wrote on Feb 19, 2015:

"my stepfather I will cherish every memory of you Roy,you will always be in my heart and you were a great step father and papa and husband to my mom."

Donna Thompson wrote on Feb 19, 2015:

"Michael, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Donna T."

Peggy Hylton wrote on Feb 19, 2015:

"Sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers."

Jerry & Lisa Kinser wrote on Feb 19, 2015:

"Our thoughts, love, and prayers are with you, Martha, and your family. We've missed you both dearly."

Dianne Westray, Manlius, NY wrote on Feb 19, 2015:

"To all of Roy's family: I am sorry I can't be there with you but just know that you are in my prayers. I remember all the good times Jerry had playing music with Roy and Weldon. Roy will certainly be missed."

Rick Smith wrote on Feb 19, 2015:

"Sorry for your loss Michael. You are in our prayers."

David Duran wrote on Feb 19, 2015:

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philemon 4:7 My deepest sympathy. David Duran"

Rupert & Dana Sexton wrote on Feb 18, 2015:

"Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way: BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day."

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory lit a memor.. wrote on Feb 18, 2015:

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