Terry Roy

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in St. Theresa Catholic Church - Duson for Terry Raphael Roy, 90, who passed away on August 15, 2024. Fr. Aaron Melancon, Pastor of St. Theresa Catholic Church - Duson, will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services. The burial will take place in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Terry, a resident of Duson, was the son of the late Sidney Peter Roy and the former Cecile Plauche. Born in Mansura and raised in Cottonport, Terry graduated from Cottonport High in 1952. He attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute (SLI), where he received his Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Education, plus 30 hours. Throughout his education career, Terry taught in Duson, Youngsville, and Judice. He also served as assistant principal of Judice High and principal of L. Leo Judice Elementary in Scott, where he ended his career in education. For over 50 years, Terry served on the Board of Directors & Supervisory Committee of Meritus Credit Union. Deeply rooted in his faith, Terry was also an active member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Duson, serving as a lector and trustee. Terry and his wife, Geraldine, loved to travel, visiting many countries together, as well as most of the United States. He was an avid gardener, often seen with a big straw hat and garden tool in hand. Terry found his solace in nature and listening to music. He and Geraldine were lifelong supporters of the arts, especially the UL Lafayette Opera Theatre. In addition, Terry enjoyed watching the New Orleans Pelicans, New Orleans Saints, and listening on the radio to the UL Softball games. He was a quiet, spiritual soul and will be dearly missed by the many lives he touched. He is survived by his children, Joni Roy Hamilton (David), Shawn Roy (James), and Lisa Roy Sheppert (Bill); granddaughter, Heather Hamilton (Kyle Habetz); and siblings, Kenneth Roy (Mona) and Lynn Roy Bourgeois. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Geraldine Trahan Roy; and brother-in-law, Leo Bourgeois. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home - Bertrand on Monday, August 19, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Visiting hours will continue Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM. Pallbearers will be Shawn Roy, David Hamilton, Bill Sheppert, James Balkenhol, Stephen Sheppert, and Kyle Habetz. Honorary Pallbearers will be Allen Dugas and Larry May. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial and honoraria giving be made to St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church in Duson, LA and the UL Lafayette Opera Theatre. Personal condolences may be sent to the family of Terry Roy at: www.delhommefuneralhome.com Terry Roy and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA. Copyright Delhomme Funeral Homes, Inc. August 2024.

Terry Roy

August 20, 1933 - August 15, 2024