Roy Gene Weeks 73 of Center ,Texas was born on September 16th,1948 to Preston and Gladys Weeks of Shelbyville Texas. Roy passed away on June 16th, 2022 at Holiday Nursing Center in Center Texas. Roy was preceded in death by his father Preston Weeks, mother Gladys Shillings, and his two sisters Carolyn Jackson of Center Texas, and Francis Fountain of Houston Texas.  

 

Roy is survived by daughter Tammy Cole and husband Wes of Lufkin, son Jason Weeks and wife Dawn of Clear Lake, son William Weeks of Jefferson City, daughter Lisa Weeks of Lake Charles Louisiana, daughter Emerald Valencia and husband Cristian of Shelbyville, and brother by heart and soul Bryan Beavers of Center.  

 

Survived by grandchildren:  Brandon Sanders; Chelsea, Samantha, & Ashley Weeks;  Maci, Joey, Carly, and Eli Weeks; Armani and Isaiah Moore; Caysen and Colsen Valencia.

 

A Staff sergeant in the United States Air Force, Roy served as a military police officer from October 1968 to April 1980. Roy retired from the Air Force after being wounded during active duty.  Roy owned and operated several businesses including a clothing resale shop, the sunshine club, and a VFW Hall.  With a genuine passion for music, Roy was known throughout East Texas and beyond as country western singer Roy West. He performed at local venues all across the state of Texas, and got to enjoy all of the wonderful sights along the way. Roy had a love for traveling and exploring the outdoors, particularly fishing and boating.

 

Funeral services are being held Saturday June 25th at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center Texas. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. with services being held at 3:00. No graveside services will take place in honor of Roy's wishes to be cremated.

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com