Roy Barth Warner, Sr., age 92, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the
Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV. He was born on July 6, 1930, in Teter Gap, WV, the son of the late
Dice and Annie (Bennett) Warner. On July 6, 1951, Roy married Loveain (Hedrick) Warner, who
preceded him in death on June 3, 2020.
Roy was a 1950 graduate of Circleville High School, where he played on their first football team and
was a member of the FFA. After graduation, he moved to Maryland and worked for Potomac Electric
Power Company before becoming a Police Officer for 16 years for Montgomery County and until his
retirement. Roy moved back home to Franklin where he enjoyed spending time with his family,
hunting, fishing, logging, antique car shows, and watching WVU sports. In 1999, he was inducted into
the Bear Hunter's Hall of Fame.
Roy was an original member of Christ Central Church, POB 1286, Franklin, WV 26807. He dearly loved
his grandchildren and enjoyed the quality time he spent with them.
Roy leaves behind to cherish his memory: a daughter, Carol Hoover (Rick) of Franklin, WV;
grandchildren, Tim Hoover, Melanie Moyers (John), and Derrick Hoover (Kaila); great-grandchildren,
Brisco, Americus, Keid, Makenna, Marleigh, Bryer, Andrea, Ashton, and Ellanore. In addition to his
parents and wife, he was preceded in death by: a son, David Wayne Warner; a brother, Ralph Warner;
and a sister, Nola Warner.
Roy's family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home,
Franklin, WV. Funeral services will on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home
chapel, with Pastor Sam Harper officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin, WV.
Memorials may be made to Christ Central Church, Upper Tract, WV. Memories and words of comfort
may be left www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.