Roy Abshire
Oct. 25, 1923 - July 25, 2010


Published on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 10:14 PM PDT

Roy Abshire was born on Oct. 25, 1923 in Galveston, Texas and passed away at the age of 86 at his granddaughter’s home in Bakersfield, Calif. Roy was a WWII veteran and following the war became a carpenter specializing in hardwood floors for over 69 years.

Roy and his wife Louise moved to the Kern River Valley in 1972, making the valley their home, and where Roy became well known in the valley for his hardwood floors. He loved the valley and all it had to offer. He loved hunting, fishing and trapping here in the valley.

Roy joins his wife of 47 years, Louise who passed away in 1999. He is survived by his five children, Roy Jr., Donnie, Eddie, Terry and Sandy Abshire. He has 14 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.


Roy was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday Aug. 4, 2010 at McNally’s Fairview Lodge at 11:00 am.

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Comments

4 comment(s)

    Ed Abshire Jr wrote on Jul 30, 2010 1:13 PM:

    " Granddad, you will be missed. I learned a lot from you growing up over the years and I'm glad I got to see you in April and bring yout great-grandson to see you.

    Love ya Granddad... "

    Tim Abshire wrote on Jul 30, 2010 12:11 PM:

    " Roy Abshire was my grandfather, and though i haven't been able to be a part of his life for the past 11 years i just hope he knows that i will miss him , and will always love. And i am sorry for everything. "

    Larry Skeen wrote on Jul 29, 2010 10:50 PM:

    " Roy will be missed dearly by many, he was my KVHS baseball buddy! "

    mgenthner wrote on Jul 29, 2010 2:08 PM:

    " Roy was a big fan of KVHS athletics and could often be found at home sporting events. He will be missed. "

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