2 Timothy 4:7" He fought a good fight till the end". He stated, "Thank the Lord." Now he is in Heaven and his family will miss him dearly."

Buck Edward LaRoy, age 74 of Rogersville, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a life long resident of Hawkins County and a retired contractor-auto dealer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fate and Laura Lane LaRoy: brothers, Bill LaRoy and Kenneth LaRoy; and half-sister, Louise Reece.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Georgia Fulkerson LaRoy of the home; son, Tommy LaRoy and fiance' Sue Dishner of Rogersville; daughter, Laura LaRoy Moore and husband, Charles of Johnson City; one  grandchild, Telia LaRoy Smith and husband, Jerome; one great grandchild Anna Smith; one brother, Rex LaRoy and wife, Carrie of Rogersville; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, November 10, 2008 at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville.  Funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Monday, November 10, 2008 in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Gene Lasley, Rev. Billy LaRoy, Rev. Jamie Rogers and Rev. Glenn Richards officiating. Graveside service will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Highland Cemetery.

The family would like to extend their special thanks to the staff of Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center and Johnson City Medical Center.

Broome Funeral Home is serving the LaRoy family.

Online condolences may be sent to www.broomefuneralhome.com