Edward Hyman
Alton |
Edward “Roy” LeRoy Hyman, 91, died at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at River Crossing of Alton.
He was born March 29, 1931, in Alton the son of the late Issac and Ruby (Eller) Hyman.
Roy served 22 years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Godfrey and retired from the U.S. Army as Sergeant First Class.
He married Gertrude Marie Batty in 1954. She preceded him in death. On September 25, 1999, at Bethany Baptist Church, he married Nancy (Kasinger) and she survives.
Also, surviving are two sons, Lonnie Hyman of Carlinville, IL, and Gary Hyman, eight grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sue Ann Hyman, and brothers and sisters, Ivan, Delbert, Louise, Eileen, Thelma, Betty, Alfred, Everett, Alma, Edna, Floyd, and Shirley.
Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton and will continue from 8:30 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022. Reverend Greg Breeden will officiate. Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey with full military honors by the VFW Post 1308.
Memorials may be made to the 5A’s Animal Shelter or the Church of the Nazarene in Godfrey. Additional information and an online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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