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Roy Shropshire Obituary

U. S. Army AUGUSTA, Ga.- Entered into rest on Sunday, June 29, 2003 at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Ft. Gordon, MSG Retired, Roy D. Shropshire, 72, beloved husband of fifty years to Mrs. Sarah M. Shropshire. Mr. Shropshire was the son of the late Ocie and Duryell B. Shropshire. He was preceded in death by his son: Kenneth Shropshire; his sister: Ruth German and his brother: Everett Shropshire. Other survivors include his son and daughter-in-law: Don and Lisa Shropshire; daughter and son-in-law: Polly and Lucas A. Charbeneau, III, and a daughter: Mary Bendgen; brother: Ernest Shropshire; seven grandchildren: Matthew, Amanda and Megan Shropshire, Steven and Michelle Lourigan, Roy Daniel Sattler and Kendra Kay Charbeneau; one greatgrandchild: Denton Lourigan. Funeral services will be held in the Hillcrest Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at 1 p.m., with Dr. L. Gordon Robinson, Rev. Mike Wren and Rev. Steven Patterson officiating. Mr. Shropshire will lie in state at the church from 12 noon until the hour of the service. Interment will follow in Hillcrest MemoriaPark with full military honors. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Bill Evans Sunday School Class at Hillcrest Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church Renovation Project, 3045 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, GA 30906, or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15923,Augusta, GA 30919. Friends may call this evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Hatcher Funeral Home, Augusta. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jun. 30 to Jul. 2, 2003.

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Gerald Danner

July 22, 2003

Sorry to hear about your dad. I was stationed with him B-Company, 12th Ordinance in Germany. He will be missed!

Sincerely,

Gerald Danner

Ronald Lloyd

July 8, 2003

I was in the 12th Ordnance Btn.
with Sgt.Shropshire. He was a good
Sgt. and a great friend. He will be
missed.Our deepest sympathy to his
family.
Ronald and Ruby Lloyd

Joshua Chaney

July 8, 2003

Iwas in B company 12th Ord Bat. In Germany and I remember Roy Well I wish The Family All The Best

Edward Pruett

July 7, 2003

Old Sarge, the young guys from the 12th Ordnance Battalion do remember you well. We were kids and you were one of our leaders. We remember.

Ed Pruett
US Army Retired

Polly Charbeneau

July 5, 2003

My Father
The greatest dad with a heart full of LOVE.Always there for me no matter what
with his big and stong hands to hold me in. Always putting his family first.
The best example for a loving and devoted husband, Loving and diciplined father. Loving, pampering Grandpa, Great Grandpa I could ever find. I will miss him but I know he is watching over us.
I Love You Pop
Polly

ROBERT JENKINS SR.

July 2, 2003

TO THE FAMILY OF ROY D. SHROPSHIRE he will be sadly miss.we had some fun times together at work.he were there for me at one time.now some confort words to you an the family WE LOVE HIM! BUT GOD LOVE HIM MORE so take care and god bless. FROM :ROBERT,TINA JENKINS/FAMILY

chris and samantha winkler

July 2, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.We love you chris,samantha,mason,and,cammie

Deb Patrick

July 2, 2003

My thoughts are with you - his beloved Braves will never lose in heaven.

Charles Childers

July 2, 2003

Sarah,I send my love to the family. I worked with Roy a good many yrs.at Bush Field. Knew him as a brother in Chirst. I will miss him.

Ssg Steven Lemon, U.S. Army, Ret

July 1, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are offered for the family and friends. May God bless you, First Sargeant.

Stephanie Dismuke

July 1, 2003

My condolence to the family of Roy. I worked with Roy at the airport and he was always a pleasant man to work with. Trust in God with all your heart and we will see him again one day.

Julie Fonk

June 30, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with all of yall. Roy was a wonderful man and I know he loved his family more than anything.

BILLY & GLORIA COLE

June 30, 2003

Angels are watching over you`LL .LOVE BILLY & GLORIA COLE

David Postell

June 30, 2003

May God bless and keep you during your time of bereavement. Many fond memories will ensure that Roy is not forgotten.

Atty. Charles H.S. Lyons, III

June 30, 2003

I am truly sorry for your loss.

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