Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Grenada for Mr. Roy Lee Honeycutt III, 68, of Grenada, who died on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at his residence with his wife, Laura, by his side. Pastor James McElroy officiated.
Roy was born on Aug. 26, 1955, in Louisville, Ken., the son of the late Roy Lee Jr. and June Williams Honeycutt. He enjoyed spending his summers with his grandparents in Gore Springs and was blessed to retire back to Grenada County. Roy retired as a driver for Heartland Catfish and cultivated many friendships through the years both with fellow drivers and customers.
Roy, considered by many as a gentle giant, will long be remembered for his kindness and his willingness to always help those in need. Outside of his work, he also made friends across the nation as he competed and won in numerous horse shows. A true animal lover, Roy loved his horses and donkeys as well as his faithful dogs. Roy will long be remembered for his ability to talk to anyone and his ability to keep everyone in his presence laughing. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. In his own words, “Good ride cowboy.”
In addition to his father, his grandparents, Roy Sr. and Gladys Williams and Gola and Vernon Williams, preceded Roy in death.
Survivors include, his wife, Laura Honeycutt; mother, June Honeycutt of Louisville, Ken.; sister, Dr. Maryanne Honeycutt Elliott of Louisville, Ken., and two nieces, Kathryn Dotson and Emily Dotson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada was in charge of arrangements.
