Trustee William Linwood Roye Sr. peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the residence of his son William Jr. He was born on July 4, 1933 to the late Emma and Linwood Roye.

He was educated in the Caroline County Public Schools System. At an early age he accepted the Lord and became a member of St. John Baptist Church, Milford, VA. After marriage he moved his membership to Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he served faithfully until his health declined in the following ministries: Trustee ministry, Male Chorus and Senior Choir. He also performed various church maintenance task as needed. He always could be counted on when needed to get the job done.

He was employed for over 25 years at the FMC Corporation. Later, he worked many years and retired from Onduline Industries. Upon retirement he worked for 16 years at Bailey's Janitorial Services. In his spare time he was avid fisherman and hunter.

He was joined in holy matrimony to Margaret Johnson on December 15 th of 1956. To this union were born William Roye Jr. (Renae), Adriane Oliver (Earnest), Broderick Roye, Constance Plummer (Glenn) and Matthew Roye (deceased); Grandchildren: Genette (Jamaal), Brittany, Ashley, William III and Tyrek; Great-Grandchildren: Alayna, Amari, Peyton, Nehemiah and Honesty. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, special friend Earl Bolden, and special niece like a daughter Rosetta Cole.

"Roye," as he was affectionally known was a loving, peaceful family man. He always would go above and beyond to do whatever he could do for others and to make sure his family was well taken care of.