Roy James Rummage's Obituary
Roy James Rummage passed away April 11, 2023, peacefully at home with his family at his side. Roy was 82 years old.
He was born on June 13,1940 in Snow Camp, North Carolina. He attended K.M.B.I in Kentucky, Rockford High School in Rockford, MI, Owosso College in Owosso, MI, and Ferris State College.
Roy loved to hunt, fish, camp, and ride horses. He was a member of the looking glass river sportsman’s club in Laingsburg, Michigan. Roy was also a member of the Lakeview Sportsman’s Club. He had Water Race (Coon) dogs and owned a Michigan State Champion Water Race Dog.
He was employed at General Motors, where he worked as a welder and ended as a coordinator between the union and employees.
Roy is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, William (Bill); daughter Sharon (Sharry) Johnson; grandchildren, Melissa (Rob) Fish, Joshua (Mimi) Johnson, Shanna (Michael) Henderson, Jack Johnson; great-grandchildren, Mariah (Ben) McCall, Caleb Fish, Michael Henderson, Liam Henderson, River Henderson, Gemma Henderson, Jacen Johnson; great great-grandchildren, Killian McCall and Declan McCall. Sadly, Roy was preceded in death by his son, Michael Rummage. Roy is also survived by his brother, Rev. Arron (Kathy) Rummage of LaPlata, Maryland and a sister, Susan Rummage of Greenville, South Carolina.
Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a service will follow Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Barryton Free Methodist Church (4395 20 Mile Rd. Barryton, MI). Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
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