Roy D. Daughtrey, Sr., 82

June 21, 2023

Roy D. Daughtrey Sr., 82, of Willow Street passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, after battling cancer. He was born in Missouri to the late Robert and Jewel Daughtrey in the fall of 1940.

A graduate of Lockwood High School, Roy enlisted into the United States Navy and served his country proudly aboard the USS Boston during the Vietnam conflict.

After returning from the Navy, Roy began a career as a welder with Goodhart Sons Inc. where he later worked as a crane operator, retiring after 25 years of service. His career in metal fabrication piqued his interest in blacksmithing so he would often make knives and other things as gifts for friends and family. He was also an avid hunter and shooter of primitive muzzleloading black powder guns. Roy also loved making crafts and things from wood and used his skills to help those around him projects and home repairs. He will be deeply missed.

Left to remember Roy is his beloved wife of 64 years, Charlotte Daughtrey; his sons Bob Daughtrey husband of Karen and Richard Daughtrey husband of Brenda; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Along with his parents Roy is preceded by his son Roy Daughtrey Jr.

A memorial service will be held June 30, 2023, at Charles Snyder III Funeral Home, Willow Street at 7PM. Guests are invited to a visitation two hours prior to service beginning at 5PM. Memorial donations may be made in Roy’s name may be made to Hospice and Community Care at hospiceandcommunitycare.org.

Roy’s family would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to Lancaster General Hospital for the love and support they gave during this time.