Roy Dale Eib, 92, a resident of Gas City, died at 8:00 am on Monday, January 11, 2021, at Twin City Healthcare after a long illness. Roy was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, February 10, 1928, to Theodore and Mildred (Maxson) Eib. Roy graduated from Marion High School and served with the US Navy. He married Peggy Lyemance on May 26, 1948 and together they raised four children.
Roy worked for Bowman Construction as a cement finisher for 20 years before starting his own business with his son, Andy. In 1986, he married Billie Penrod Dowd and they spent many happy years together. They enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling all over the United States.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Janet and Kathie; first wife, Peggy; second wife, Billie; and his youngest son, Andy.
He is survived by his sons, David (Kathleen) of New Albany, Sam of Sweetser; and daughter, Rebecca (Phil Lowden) of Gas City; three grandchildren: Shannon Lowden Whitehead of Gas City, Drew Eib of Phoenix, AZ, and Thomas Eib of Sweetser.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Roy’s life will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Mick Simpkins officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery.
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