Ronald Lee Roy, age 64, of Sheridan, passed away on Christmas morning, Friday, December 25, 2015 after suffering a sudden heart attack.  The son of Lawrence Gerard & Betty June (Arnold) Roy, he was born on December 3, 1951 in Petoskey and was a graduate of Greenville High School.

On August 7, 1976, in Stanton, he married the former Susan Grace Cardoza.  Ron was currently employed at Extruded Aluminum in Belding as a die repairman and enjoyed golfing, working on his John Deere tractor and his 1963 Dodge truck, but found his greatest joy in time spent tinkering in his barn.

He was preceded in death by his parents;  and a brother, Roger Roy.  Surviving are his "bride", Susan Roy of Sheridan;  their children, Walter & Sue Simons of Sheridan, and Michelle Miller of Greenville;  five grandchildren, Adam & Tonia Simons of North Carolina, Nichole Rydahl of Texas, Derek Rydahl of Greenville, Patric Livasy of Illinois, and Dominic Livasy of Sheridan;  two great-grandchildren, Jasmine Simons and Noah Simons, both of North Carolina;  a brother, Rodney & Sherry Roy of Greenville;  two sisters, Renee & Bert Fountain of Greenville, and Shelly & Hal Longest of Indiana;  and many, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Ron's life from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Eureka Charter Township Hall, 9322 S.W. Greenville Road, Greenville.  Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place.  Instead of flowers, Ron would have appreciated contributions in his memory to the Humane Society.

To send a message of symapthy to the family, sign Ron's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit:  www.ChristiansenCares.com  Arrangements were entrusted to Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.