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Roy Joseph Eggleston, age 95 of Eden, NC passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Eden Rehab and Healthcare.

A graveside service will be held Sunday April 14th at 2 p.m. at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens in Eden. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at Fair Funeral Home.

Roy was born September 16, 1928 to the late James Henry Eggleston and Exie Pruitt Eggleston in Rockingham County, NC. Roy served in the US Army National Guard and worked at DuPont in machine maintenance. He was member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, where served as a Deacon and Elder. Roy loved spending time with family and friends and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was a UNC Carolina Tarheel fan.

Surviving Roy is his daughter Pamela Harris of Eden, NC; grandchildren, Julie Combs and husband Nick of Eden, NC, Jason Harris and wife Beth of Eden, NC, Erica Eggleston of Blacksburg, VA; granddaughter-in-law, Karen Eggleston as well as eight great-grandchildren; Mallory, Alyssa, Molly, Jack, Zack, Avery, Brantley and Danielle.

Preceding him in death along with his parents are his loving wife, Vicky Foley Eggleson; son, Tim Eggleston; grandson, SGT. Brandon Eggleston who was killed in action in Afghanistan; son-in-law, Danny Harris; three brothers, Marvin, Earl and Ray Eggleston; two sisters, Virginia and Gladys Eggleston.  

The family would like to thank the staff at Eden Rehab and Healthcare for their compassion and care.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

Dear sweet Pam and family..... Carla and I are so very sorry for your loss!!! Please know you're all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time!!! Praying for strength, comfort and peace today and in the days to come. Sending much love!!! 🙏❤️🙏

Pam, I am so sorry to see that your dad has passed. I always enjoyed talking to him and your mom at the hospital. Love and prayers for your family.

My deepest sympathy, Pam and all Eggleston family. My heart goes out to you all. May God give you much comfort and peace during the days ahead. 

Pam and family, I so sorry to here of Roy s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pam please accept my sorrow in the passing of your dad. He and your mom were two special people in my life (via First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Eden. I sincerely express my sympathies and prayers for you and your family. Alice Williams.🙏🙏🙏

Pam and Family:  Myron and I were so sorry to hear of your precious Daddy's passing.  You all are in our prayers during this time and we pray you'll feel God's Amazing Grace now and in days to come.  Our love to you all.

we loved Mr Roy  He reminded me of my dad- sweet -caring -  He was witty and intelligent -  I loved our conversations .  He will be missed. Prayers for comfort to all the family 

I’m so sorry for your loss.  I didn't know your Dad, but he lived a good & long life.

I am so sorry for your loss! Pamela you and your family is my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!