OWENSBORO, Ky. — Roy James Philpot Jr., 52, left this world surrounded by, and in the arms of his family at OHRH on Aug. 9, 2023. Roy was born to the late Roy James Philpot Sr. and Mary Ethel Roach-Philpot on Feb. 23, 1971, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Roy was of Christian Faith and read the Bible often.
Roy had a degree in small engines and culinary arts but his true passion was for cooking for the people in his life. He had a big heart and would help anyone in need if he could. He was friendly and liked to talk. Roy will be dearly missed by many people.
Survivors include his children, Brandon Smiley, Latosha (Nikki) Whitler, and Kendra Hart; brothers, his twin brother, Ronald J. Philpot, Roger W. Roach-Philpot, Robert D. Philpot, Randy Taylor, and Johnny Hinchley; sisters, Renee J. Wedding, Adean (Deana) Richards, Lisa Lanham Baxley, Sherry Rogge, Jeanie Sebens, Tammi Johnson, and Kimberly Taylor; also several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Bevil Bros. Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.