Roy Alvin Peyton
d. July 4, 2011
Date Died: July 04, 2011
Alvord: Roy Alvin Peyton, 68, of Alvord, retired owner of Texas Water Treatment Services in Bridgeport, went to be with our Lord, Monday, July 4, 2011 in Decatur.
Funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday, July 7th at First Baptist Church of Decatur with Reverends Ken May and John Hogan officiating. Interment: Hopewell Cemetery in Alvord. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Pallbearers include Doug Hudson, Jerry Mara, Melton Neighbors, Billy McElhaney, Jr., Willie Garrett, and Richard Peyton. Honorary pallbearers include Jerry Bethurum, Dave Zumar, A. C. Griffin and Robert Roose.
Roy was born June 13, 1943 to John Henry and Willie (Claborn) Peyton in Alvord, Texas. He was one of nine children. Roy married Louise Elaina Bowles on June 2, 1962 in Alvord.
Roy was a member of the Glory Express for 17 years and was a member of the the First Baptist Church of Decatur and an active member of the choir. He enjoyed golfing and working his livestock.
Left behind to cherish his memory are wife of 49 years, Louise Peyton of Alvord; two daughters, Cathy Edgington and husband, Jack of Coppell, Sharon Neighbors and husband, Randy of Decatur; son, Alvin Peyton and wife, Judy of Bridgeport; brother, Paul Peyton of Bowie; two sisters, Linda Sue Worley of Krum and Margie Peyton of Saginaw; seven grandchildren, Triston and Tanner Edgington, Natalie, Nicole and Crystal Neighbors, Aaron and Elaina Peyton; nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Roy is preceded in death by brother, John Henry, George, Guenn and Wayne Peyton; and sister, Donna Nickerson.
Family requests memorials be made to Raquel's Wings For Life, 351 Airport Road, Decatur, Texas 76234 or First Baptist Church of Decatur Cares Program, 1200 Preskitt Road, Decatur, Texas 76234.
Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home 940/626-5959
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We had dinner with Roy and Louise in Houston early this spring. He was optimistic and upbeat (his normal attitude). However, he was also very confident in his belief in the Lord come what may. I hope the family finds peace knowing how strong his belief was.
Love,
Dana, Marianne and Fred Gibson
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The 4th of July for many is a day of celebration
To all Americans it is a symbolic day of freedom
For us it is a day of togetherness that will never be forgotten
Until we are all in heaven and get to see him
He was a husband, brother, father, grandpa, and friend
On Independence Day that came to an end
He is not the type to want us to grieve
But reflect on what he was able to achieve
He was kind and gentle and a friend to all
A friend that would not allow you to fall
He would go out of his way to help a stranger
And always protected his family from danger
From this day forward on the 4th of July
When we look to the fireworks in the sky
We will not be sad
For we will remember and celebrate the life of our dad
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Hello this is Brandy Peyton, Curtis Peyton's wife (Gwen's son). We wanted to let you know it was after the fact when we found out before lunch yesterday or we would have been there for the services.
When we meet with Roy it was after Gwen's death and he was helping us with some things and Roy and his wife was so sweet to us. Curtis was so glad to get to meet with Roy and he told him some stories about his father and it really touched his heart.
If you all need anything at all please let us know. We are praying for strength to lift you all up each day. Just know Roy is in peace and God Bless everyone! :)
Brandy
903-360-4544 or 903-525-3351
Curtis
903-805-0275
Brandy Peyton
Cashier, Business Office
903-525-3351(phone)
903-525-3397(fax)
brandy.peyton@tsjh.org
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