Dallas Darwin Roy, 70, of Paxton died Monday (June 1, 2009) at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the 4:00 p.m. memorial service at Paxton Church of Christ. The Rev. John Davenport will officiate. A private graveside service will be held on Saturday (June 6, 2009) at Glen Cemetery in Paxton.

Mr. Roy was born Nov. 14, 1938, in Windsor, KY, a son of Erwin and Dorothy Wilson Roy. He married Mildred Vest on May 31, 1958, in Paxton, IL. She died on Dec. 28, 1995. He then married Cheryl Raum on June 15, 1997, in Paxton, IL. She survives.

Survivors also include his mother, Dorothy Roy of Paxton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Jim Dahlman of Johnson City, TN and Barbara and Gary Vance of Loda, IL; four step-children, Tally Bauer of Newman, IL, Terese (Darby) Robertson of Morton, IL, Trent Raum of Decatur, IL and Torrie (Andy) Jones of Paxton, IL; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Kathie and Jerry Houser of Paxton, Karren Bussey of Nashville, TN and Debbie Payne of Paxton; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Murle and Elona Roy, Wickie Roy and Rex and Linda Roy all of Paxton; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Garrie.

Mr. Roy served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1963. He was a self-employed carpenter and also was co-owner of Andrew’s Lumber & Hardware for 8 years. He belonged to the Levis & Lace Square Dance Club and was an active member of Paxton Church of Christ, where he was currently serving as Elder, Prairie States Christian Camp and never wavered in his faith. Mr. Roy was also a long-time member of Paxton Lodge #416 AF-AM, Ford Chapter #113 Royal Arch Masons, Paxton Council #129 and Mount Olivet Commandery #38/Knights Templar. He was a Cornbelt Shriners Clown for 40 years. Darwin loved dancing, golfing, bowling and camping, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Memorials may be made to Paxton Church of Christ or Cornbelt Shrine Club.