Roy H. Scarberry, age 85, of Booneville, Kentucky, formerly of Phelps, Kentucky, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on December 22, 1940, in Paw Paw, Kentucky, to Dewey M. Scarberry and Delpha Dotson Scarberry. Roy was a disabled coal miner who worked in underground mining operations throughout his career. He enjoyed gardening, playing the banjo and guitar, and loved trading knives, guns, and watches. Above all, Roy cherished spending time with his family. He was a faithful member of Bethany Bible Church for many years, a proud United States Army Veteran, and a member of American Legion Post 164 in Grundy, Virginia.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Sandra Kay Dotson Scarberry; his daughters, Kimberly Scarberry, Pamela Parker (Charles), and Alicia Smith (Fritz Eiserman); his grandchildren, Kyle Hagy, Keaton Hagy, Nate Parker, Emily Parker, Nicholas Kruspe, Natalie Kruspe, Meredith Kruspe, Konnor Smith, and Kyra Smith; his great-grandchildren, Oaklynn Smith and Levi Shortridge; and his brother, Vernon Scarberry.
In addition to his parents, Dewey M. Scarberry and Delpha Dotson Scarberry, Roy was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward Scarberry, Roger Scarberry, Herbert Scarberry, and Paul Scarberry; his sisters, Rosie Dotson, Ruby Estep, Gladys Sargent, and Fern Justus; and his great-grandson, Steven Jett Hagy.
Visitation for Roy will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at New Beginning Church in Hurley, Virginia. His memorial service will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Wilburn Dotson and Paul Rife officiating.
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." — Matthew 25:23
Roy's memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends, who will forever cherish his faith, his service to his country, his love of music, and the many precious memories they shared with him.
