Roy D Head Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Roy Head, resident of Columbia, TN, passed away on May1, 2020. He was the only son of the late Claude and Ethel Head . Roy was raised in the little community of North Springs, TN. His Father had a heart attack and passed away when Roy was 13 years old. He worked the farm for one year, and loved farming, but the job was too big for a young boy. Life took a different direction and he became a Trucker and, for a time, was married to Judy Cunningham. Together they had one daughter Jennifer, a physician, who is married to Will Broyles, and they reside in Florida. They presented Roy with a grand-daughter, Haley, whom Roy loved very much. Before entering Magnolia Health Care in Columbia Due to declining health, Roy lived on his own with his beloved cat Cosby. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and in his later years he had fellowship at the North View Church of Christ. Roy had a very special Christian friend, Mildred Holcomb. The family appreciates her many acts of kindness and the joy Mildred brought to Roy's life. Roy is survived by four sisters: Dimple Fitts of Hendersonville, TN; Phyllis Garland of White House, TN; Barbara(Tom) Duvall and Margie(Billy) Jones of Columbia, TN; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at 11:00 am with funeral services beginning at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Jimmy Anderson will officiate. Roy will be interred in John L. Clark Cemetery in Gainesboro, TN Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 931-268-1550

Roy D Head

November 21, 1945 - May 1, 2020