Royce Dale Wimer, 78, of New Market passed away April 7, 2022, at his home.

He was born October 6, 1943, in Monterey, VA and was the son of the late Clarence Eldridge and Duffy Mandalin Withrow Wimer.

Dale worked at Mick's Disposal, Byrd & Fredrickson, and Neff Lumber Mills.

On September 6, 1969, he married the former Sharon Zirkle who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Robert Wimer and wife Dolly of New Market; a daughter, Susie Keplinger and husband John of New Market; three grandchildren, Amber and Matthew Wimer of New Market, Justin Harlow of Elkton; one great grandchild, Addison Wimer; two brothers, William Wimer of Harrisonburg, Russell Wimer and wife Faye of New Market; and a sister, Martha Varner of Monterey.

He was preceded in death by a brother; Marlin Wimer.

His body was cremated.

Pastor Glen Turner will conduct a memorial service 3 P.M. Saturday at the Grandle Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6:30 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Grandle Funeral Home.