Roy L. Wattenbarger's Obituary
Roy L. Wattenbarger, age 75 of Lewes, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2018 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Friday, December 18, 1942 in Athens, TN, son of William K. and the late Jessie (Boyd) Wattenbarger.
Mr. Wattenbarger worked for over 40 years at Midway Tire. He also dedicated over 40 years as a self-employed tax preparer for First State Tax Service and was the former owner of the Midway Variety Store. Mr. Wattenbarger was a loving and devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his father, Mr. Wattenbarger is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Susan Wattenbarger of Lewes, DE; his son, John (Natasha) Wattenbarger of Ft. Mill, NC; his daughters: Wendy (Dante) Lobato of Lewes, DE, Kelly (Ivin) Seabrook of Greenwich, NJ, Gretchen (Joe) Randazzo of Milton, DE, and Stephanie (Jon) Judy of Middletown, DE; his brother, William Kimble "Kim" Wattenbarger of Cary, NC; and his 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private at the request of the family.
Please sign Mr. Wattenbarger's online guest book located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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