William Roy Birkhead Jr

William “Roy” Birkhead, age 87, died February 26, 2015. Roy was born on August 13, 1927, in Frederick, Oklahoma, the son of the late William Roy, Sr., and Pearl Birkhead. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Loyce Stigler Birkhead; sister, Irene Bryant, and brother-in-law, Bill Bryant; sister, Sally Lovell Rinehart Guinn, and brothers-in-law, Joe Rinehart and George Guinn; brother, Herbert Birkhead, and sister-in-law, Eugenia Birkhead. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mary Ann Birkhead, of Huntsville, Texas; daughter, Susan Morrow, and husband, Bob, of Dallas, Texas; son, Bobby Birkhead, and wife, Janice, of Friendswood, Texas; and daughter, Sherri Cowan, and husband, Trey, of Spring, Texas; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Roy is also survived by his sister-in-law, Clara Crumbly and husband, Kenneth, of Williamsburg, Virginia. After graduating from Victory High School, Roy joined the U.S. Navy in June, 1945. He was honorably discharged with the rank of 1st Class Seaman at the end of World War II. Roy attended Oklahoma Baptist University, where he received a degree in accounting. After working in the industry for a few years, he decided to pursue a career in education and administration. Roy, Loyce, and their two children, Susan and Bobby, moved to Pasadena, Texas, where they both taught school until Loyce passed away from cancer. Roy and Mary Ann met on a date arranged by friends and married in 1965. Roy continued his work as an elementary school teacher and later became a principal. After working in education for more than 30 years, Roy retired from Pasadena I.S.D and they moved to Elkins Lake in Huntsville, Texas. Their retirement included travel, golf, and church activities. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas. A service will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2015 in the chapel at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral in Huntsville, Texas. Mr. Birkhead will be laid to rest in Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas at later date. Memorial condolences may be made to the family at www.shmfh.com.

William Roy Birkhead Jr

August 13, 1927 - February 26, 2015