Pastor Roy A. Smith, 64, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 11:45 am Monday, October 31, 2016 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.He was born March 1, 1952 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of LeRoy and Wenderlyn Alexander Smith. He married Dinah Israel on June 17, 1988 in Galesburg. She survives.
Also surviving is his mother, Wenderlyn Scott of Galesburg; his children, Roylondo L. Smith of Galesburg, Yolanda A. Smith of Mansfield, Ohio, Jeremy L. (Amanda) Smith and Mendell I. Smith both of Galesburg; his two brothers, George and Lawrence Carter both of Galesburg and his sister, Hazel Hodge of Peoria, Illinois and six grandchildren, Jordan, Jeremiah Bentley, Jayden, Tyler, Trey and Corinne Smith. He is preceded in death by his father.
Roy worked at Maytag Corporation for 31 years, retiring in 2002. He also served as the pastor for the Sacred Church of God since 1999. He graduated from Galesburg High School. Roy enjoyed evangelizing, singing gospel music and bringing people together. He loved playing the bongos and riding his motorcycle. Roy was known for his cowboy hat that he wore.
Funeral services are scheduled for 12 Noon Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. James Ecklund will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00-12 Noon on Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sacred Church of God. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.