In Remembrance Of
Roy Clark “RC” Hershley, Jr.
Roy Clark “RC” Hershley, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully January 21, 2022, with family beside him. Roy was born May 24, 1939, to Roy Clark and Bertha (Bressman) Hershley in Dearborn, Missouri. In the middle of two sisters, he was deemed the “best brother we could have asked for.” Roy joined the Missouri Air National Guard following high school and served proudly for 38 years, eventually retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant.
During his career he was able to travel the world and was fond of adventure and collecting stories and memories. His family is grateful for his sharing of these vivid tales, and they will hold those memories dear. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family, swapping military stories with his sons, Mike and Zac, taking motorcycle adventures with his son, Mark, and traveling to his grandsons’ baseball tournaments.
Roy was kind, good humored, and generous; he will be forever missed by his sister, Lila (Jim) Scrivener, his sons, Mark (Becky) Hershley, Mike (Jill) Hershley, Nathan Hershley, and Zac (Liz) Hershley. His love will live on through his eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was loved by four nieces, two nephews, and countless friends.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents and older sister, Virginia.
Private family service will be held.
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
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Ralph Tymson
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and Jill and the rest of your families. May your memories of Roy sustain you.
Lloyd Poff
I knew Roy as I worked at the Air National Guard full time for about 9 years. Roy was a great guy & always enjoyed visiting with him. He was a very fair & honest supervisor. I’m sure he is missed by all who knew him. I extend our sympathy to his family & friends. The world could use more men like Roy.
Donald Howe
I miss Roy he made the military experience fun and enjoyable I was fortunate to work with Roy senior at Crouch brothers for a few years he to was a hoot to be around . God bless your family.
Dick Crowell
To Mike Hershley: Sorry about you and your family loss. I lost track of you about 50 years ago after your days at Star Blends. I retired ten years ago and still reside outside of Gower.
Rob Redman
Roy is one of my favorite clients I have ever had. He was also one of my first clients. Through the years i got to know Roy well and always enjoyed our talks. He will be missed and I am honored to have known him.
Tim and Kim Nash
Sorry for your loss!!
Barbara Smith
We were in same graduating class, had known him since fifth grade. I know you’ll miss him every day. So sorry to hear of his passing.