Roy Clifton Fudge, 76, of Keller, Texas, and formerly of Tooele, Utah, was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to everyone in the Fudge family. Peacefully in his home, and near his loved ones, he bravely completed his battle with cancer on Nov. 9, 2018 and returned to his Heavenly Father.
Born in the town of Hamlin, Texas, on Aug. 18, 1942, to his parents, Kirby Haskell Fudge and Mary Emily Drummond, and being the youngest of four kids, he turned out many “wild and crazy” stories of his childhood in Texas and California, all of which were happily passed on to the next generation in many laugh-filled family gatherings.
Roy met and married his beautiful wife, Linda Lee Lohnes, in 1965 and they have enjoyed 53 happy years together as a loving example of a beautiful relationship to their family and friends. Roy was a loyal and loving husband and father to his family, and every child and grandchild knew that “Daddy” would take care of the problem and help in any way he could.
Having served in the United States Air Force as a photographer from 1960-1966, and after his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he worked for the Civil Service as a scientific technical photographer. He eventually became Chief Photo Operator of the Utah Test and Training Range.
He was also a very proud and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he fulfilled many wonderful years serving as a true example of Christ’s love to his family, friends and community.
Roy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda; their five children, Roger Scott Fudge (Stephanie); Shelby Leigh Douglas (Daniel); Stacy Lyn Eggleston (Ryan); Kari Jo Bailey (Shaun); and Kenneth Robert Fudge (fiancé Joey). He is also survived by his older brother, Kenneth (Visalia), California; as well as 19 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Kirby and Mary; his brother, Bobby Ray Fudge; his sister, Mary Frances Black; and great-grandchild, Marcus Ortega.
A memorial service in his honor was held on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, located at 7600 N. Beach Street, Fort Worth, Texas.
A viewing for family and friends will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main, Tooele, Utah. Funeral Services will begin at 11 a.m. Graveside services to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in his name to Heart to Heart Hospice Care in Tarrant County, Texas. They were very helpful in making Roy more comfortable and rested in his final days.