Roy Edward Essman Jr., a resident of Dewar, died Aug. 28, 2018 in Oklahoma City at the age of 77. He was born Feb. 25, 1941 in Arkansas to Roy Edward Essman Sr. and Mamie Essman.
Roy was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy where he served during Vietnam and Desert Storm.
He was a member of the VFW and American Legion and he served as a Service Officer helping many Veterans and veterans families claim the benefits they deserve.
He was also a member of the New Life Church in Henryetta.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ollie Essman, daughter, Dorothy Brooks as well as several brothers and sisters.
Roy is survived by his daughter, Sheila Owen of Tulsa; two sons: Floyd Massey Sr. and wife Floretta of Dewar and Roy Edward Essman III and wife Nicole of Bristow; 13 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two sisters: Becky Essman and Frances Swensied both of California; brother, John Essman of Dallas, Tex., as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 12 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 at 11 a.m. at FT. Gibson National Cemetery in FT. Gibson, Oklahoma. Military Honors will be provided by the US Navy. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.