Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Dinky” Roy Kenneth HEATH 
404, Roy Kenneth Heath-9 September 1941 – 14 June 2010 • L13S-QHD,24,470, Roy Kenneth “Dinky” Heath
404, Roy Kenneth Heath-9 September 1941 – 14 June 2010 • L13S-QHD,24,470, Roy Kenneth “Dinky” HeathDeathJun 14, 2010404, Roy Kenneth Heath-9 September 1941 – 14 June 2010 • L13S-QHD
BurialOnslow Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina404, Roy Kenneth Heath-9 September 1941 – 14 June 2010 • L13S-QHD,470, Roy Kenneth “Dinky” Heath
Spouses
1Lucille SOMERS 470, Lucille Somers Pate,24,404, Lucille Mildred Somers-4 June 1945 – 18 October 2015 • GS8K-KXS
470, Lucille Somers Pate,24,404, Lucille Mildred Somers-4 June 1945 – 18 October 2015 • GS8K-KXSBirthJun 4, 1945, North Carolina470, Lucille Somers Pate
DeathOct 18, 2015, Kenansville, Duplin County, North Carolina470, Lucille Somers Pate
BurialDevotional Gardens, 1260 NC 24 50 Warsaw, Duplin County, North Carolina 910-293-2028470, Lucille Somers Pate
FatherFrank Ross SOMERS Sr. (1911-1974)
MotherAlma Mae EDWARDS (1905-1977)
MarriageJul 12, 1963, Duplin County, North Carolina404, Roy Kenneth Heath-9 September 1941 – 14 June 2010 • L13S-QHD
ChildrenJo Ann
Obituary Online notes for “Dinky” Roy Kenneth HEATH
Roy Kenneth Heath, affectionately called Dinky by his family and childhood friends, was born Sept. 9, 1941, and died June 14, 2010.
Roy's pride and joy was his family, which included his wife Marie; daughters, JoAnne Heath Glenn (Stephen) of New Bern and Robin Moore King (Bobby) of Jacksonville; and son, John Moore (Tara Gay) of Swansboro. He was blessed with five grandchildren, Kayla Marie Glenn, Mary Caroline King, Ryan Maxton King, Regan Elisabeth Moore and Lilly Grace Glenn.
Roy was predeceased by his parents, F.T. and Hattie Heath; brothers, F.T. Heath Jr.(Doris), Donald Heath (Ethel), Walter "Buster" Heath(Carolyn) and Earl Heath (Grace); and by sisters, JoAnne Heath Bishop (Hayland), Edna Heath Gainey (Norwood) and Catherine Heath Jones (F.A.).
He is survived by a sister, Ruth Heath Outlaw (Woodrow) of Kenansville; and brother, Nelson Bruce Heath (Judy) of Ringgold, Ga.
The 10th child of F.T. (Felix) and Hattie Heath, Roy was raised with a strong work ethic, a lifelong love of farming and a sense of family pride. Roy was always proud to say that he grew up on Goshen Swamp, an area just outside of Kenansville, in Duplin County. Always a country boy at heart, he left the country and the farm life when his father sold the family farm in the late 1950s. His dream was always to return to his roots and a life of farming.
Roy graduated in 1960 from James Kenan High School in Warsaw. After graduation, he lived in New Bern, Kinston and Raleigh while being employed in the retail market. It was during the 1970s that he achieved his goal of having his own farm where he grew turkeys, chickens, hogs and row crops. He was proud to have a family farm where he and his children worked together. It was only after the physical labor of farming became too much for him that he left it to pursue other business ventures. His love of farming never left him, and he never considered himself to be anything other than a farmer.
Roy and his wife, Marie, moved from Duplin County in 2001 and made their home in Surf City as his business ventures were localized to the Surf City/Jacksonville area. The couple moved from Surf City to Jacksonville, where they have made their home since 2006.
Roy was a considerate and generous son, husband, father, brother and uncle. He was happiest when surrounded by and entertaining family and friends. He was a surrogate father and grandfather to many nieces and nephews. He shared not only in the accomplishments and joys of his family but, he was there in their times of sorrow and grief.
In November 2008 Roy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His battle with cancer was long fought. During his illness, he spent three months at Duke University Medical Center. Ever the grateful patient, he considered his time at Duke to be a blessing. He was appreciative of the care and every kindness extended to him and never failed to express his thankfulness. While at Duke, he received salvation and eagerly spread the word to all who would listen.
Prior to his diagnosis, Roy and Marie became members of Kellum Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Their church family was a continual source of comfort and support throughout the months of his illness. He shared his message of salvation and the comfort he found in his Lord at his church during a men's day service early in 2010.
The family will receive visitors from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home, 303 Chaney Ave., Jacksonville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Kellum Baptist Church, 1167 Kellum Loop Road, Jacksonville, with the internment at Onslow Memorial Park following the service. Pallbearers will be nephews, Jimmy Quinn, Greg Heath, Donnie Heath, Lance Knowlton, Nelson Best and Norwood Gainey Jr. Honorary pall bearers will be his nephew Tommy Outlaw and friends William "Topsy" Bright, Ronny Jones and Delbert Scott.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Kellum Baptist Church (1167 Kellum Loop Road, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546) building fund.
Published in Jacksonville Daily News from June 15, 2010 470, Roy Kenneth “Dinky” Heath
Roy's pride and joy was his family, which included his wife Marie; daughters, JoAnne Heath Glenn (Stephen) of New Bern and Robin Moore King (Bobby) of Jacksonville; and son, John Moore (Tara Gay) of Swansboro. He was blessed with five grandchildren, Kayla Marie Glenn, Mary Caroline King, Ryan Maxton King, Regan Elisabeth Moore and Lilly Grace Glenn.
Roy was predeceased by his parents, F.T. and Hattie Heath; brothers, F.T. Heath Jr.(Doris), Donald Heath (Ethel), Walter "Buster" Heath(Carolyn) and Earl Heath (Grace); and by sisters, JoAnne Heath Bishop (Hayland), Edna Heath Gainey (Norwood) and Catherine Heath Jones (F.A.).
He is survived by a sister, Ruth Heath Outlaw (Woodrow) of Kenansville; and brother, Nelson Bruce Heath (Judy) of Ringgold, Ga.
The 10th child of F.T. (Felix) and Hattie Heath, Roy was raised with a strong work ethic, a lifelong love of farming and a sense of family pride. Roy was always proud to say that he grew up on Goshen Swamp, an area just outside of Kenansville, in Duplin County. Always a country boy at heart, he left the country and the farm life when his father sold the family farm in the late 1950s. His dream was always to return to his roots and a life of farming.
Roy graduated in 1960 from James Kenan High School in Warsaw. After graduation, he lived in New Bern, Kinston and Raleigh while being employed in the retail market. It was during the 1970s that he achieved his goal of having his own farm where he grew turkeys, chickens, hogs and row crops. He was proud to have a family farm where he and his children worked together. It was only after the physical labor of farming became too much for him that he left it to pursue other business ventures. His love of farming never left him, and he never considered himself to be anything other than a farmer.
Roy and his wife, Marie, moved from Duplin County in 2001 and made their home in Surf City as his business ventures were localized to the Surf City/Jacksonville area. The couple moved from Surf City to Jacksonville, where they have made their home since 2006.
Roy was a considerate and generous son, husband, father, brother and uncle. He was happiest when surrounded by and entertaining family and friends. He was a surrogate father and grandfather to many nieces and nephews. He shared not only in the accomplishments and joys of his family but, he was there in their times of sorrow and grief.
In November 2008 Roy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. His battle with cancer was long fought. During his illness, he spent three months at Duke University Medical Center. Ever the grateful patient, he considered his time at Duke to be a blessing. He was appreciative of the care and every kindness extended to him and never failed to express his thankfulness. While at Duke, he received salvation and eagerly spread the word to all who would listen.
Prior to his diagnosis, Roy and Marie became members of Kellum Baptist Church in Jacksonville. Their church family was a continual source of comfort and support throughout the months of his illness. He shared his message of salvation and the comfort he found in his Lord at his church during a men's day service early in 2010.
The family will receive visitors from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home, 303 Chaney Ave., Jacksonville. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at Kellum Baptist Church, 1167 Kellum Loop Road, Jacksonville, with the internment at Onslow Memorial Park following the service. Pallbearers will be nephews, Jimmy Quinn, Greg Heath, Donnie Heath, Lance Knowlton, Nelson Best and Norwood Gainey Jr. Honorary pall bearers will be his nephew Tommy Outlaw and friends William "Topsy" Bright, Ronny Jones and Delbert Scott.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Kellum Baptist Church (1167 Kellum Loop Road, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546) building fund.
Published in Jacksonville Daily News from June 15, 2010 470, Roy Kenneth “Dinky” Heath