Obituary of Roy F. Andis

Springville Roy F. Andis, 87, of 407 Reuter Lane, Springville, died at 7:45 am on Friday, October 12, 2012 at his residence. Born April 27, 1925 in Martin Co., he was the son of Opher and Rosie (McFarland) Andis. He married Mary Catherine Bunch on July 11, 1941 and she preceded him in death on November 14, 2001. He retired from the fire department at N.S.W.C. Crane and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WW II. He was a member of the V.F.W. members at large. Survivors include three sons, Donald Andis and wife, Carole of Springville, Darrell Dean Andis of Bedford and William F. Andis of Heltonville; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys Blake of Springville, Martha Sue Howard of Mitchell and Mary Lou Thompson and husband, Earl Wayne of Oolitic; two brothers, John Andis and wife, Phyllis of Springville and Jesse Andis and wife, Ruth Ann of Paoli; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one daughter, Joyce Rose Sowders; three brothers, Ray, Curtis and Earl; and two grandchildren. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, October 16th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with John Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens where military rites will be accorded by members of the Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, October 15th and from 12:00 noon until the hour of service on Tuesday, October 16th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.