Mr Roy Edward Packer's Obituary
PACKER,ROY EDWARD, Beloved father and grandfather, passed away July 18, 2007. Roy was born August 8, 1916 in Memphis, TX, one of five children, orphaned at age 12. He grew up at the IOOF Childrens Home in Corsicana. Roy graduated from Texas A&M University in 1940 and served in the US Army during WWII. He received his MBA from Southern Methodist University. Retired in 1980 after 23 years with LTV Corporation. Roy is predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Gwendolyn Earlene Packer. Survived by son, Mark Packer; daughter, Nancy Carlson; and six grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Restland Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 23, 2007 at Vista Ridge United Methodist Church, 2901 Denton Tap Rd., Lewisville, TX 75067.
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