Roy Andrew Dove, Sr., 75, of Broadway, passed away on February 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on February 26, 1948, in Bergton to the late Guy Layman and Beulah Gay Shoemaker Dove.

He worked as a machine operator at Gram Packaging and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He previously worked at HD Lee Company, Dunn and Bush, and Tenneco. Roy was a member of the Country Cruisers Car Club. He liked to hunt and fish, did some woodworking, enjoyed time with his family, always helped others, and enjoyed watching Nascar.

On August 21, 1981, he married the former Gilda Ruddle who survives.

Also surviving are his two sons, Roy A. Dove, Jr. of Bergton, Chris L. Dove and wife Crystal of Broadway; step-daughter, Laura Dove of Broadway; six grandchildren, Virgil Allen Dove, Dallas Dove, Mason Dove, Allison Dove, Autumn Dove, Sabastian Dove; three step-grandchildren, James Painter and wife Sherry, Erin Brocato and husband John, Amber Lam and husband Brad; two great-grandchildren, Aden M. Toland, Jakob Dove; numerous step-great grandchildren; one brother, Vernon Dove and wife Martha of Bergton; one sister, Wilma Lee Dellinger and husband Beverly of Broadway; and numerous nieces and nephews.

His sister, Paula Dove, and his brother, Alton Dove both preceded him in death.

Bishop David Peterson will conduct a funeral service Monday 1 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Harrisonburg. The burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens in Harrisonburg.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-8 PM at the Grandle Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway.

Memorial contributions may be made to any of the following; Broadway Rescue Squad, First Choice Hospice, Sentara RMH or Life Care Center of New Market.