Roy William Hyett
1957 - 2024
On the second Sunday of May 2024, on the 12 th day at 1:25 am, Roy William Hyett became absent from
his physical body to be present with our Lord. Roy was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer on
April 2 nd , and faced his fast approaching death with the confidence and assurance that he would pass
from this life to eternal life with God. His hope was that the way he faced his passing would point others
to the saving grace of Jesus.
Roy was born on March 4, 1957 in Houston Texas to the Late Maurice and Frances Hyett. He was born
on his mother’s birthday, and she always told him he was her best birthday present ever received. He
worked as a Production Manager for Hyett Manufacturing & Instrumentation for 36 years, before
retiring in 2018. Roy met and married the love of his life, his best friend and soulmate, Julia Hyett, and
together they built a beautiful life for themselves and their five children. Jeremy Hyett (deceased),
Jacob Hyett & wife Megan, Cody Welch & wife Crikette, Cassie Farley & husband Dustin, and Criston
Hyett & partner Barite’. Along with his children, Roy leaves behind 7 grandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, Olivia,
Claire, Caleb, Logan, and Theo. He also was survived by two sisters, Marilyn McShan & husband
Lawrence, Fran Matthews & husband Richard, and a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews and great
nephews.
Roy was a kind and compassionate person, who’s love for the Lord was evident in the way he loved his
wife and family. He was sincerely concerned about the welfare of others, and was a dedicated and loyal
friend to many. He lived a consistent life example of what a husband and dad should be; Protector,
Provider, Leader, Lover, and Best Friend. He was grateful for God’s grace, and spent his adult life
growing in both knowledge and faith until he met his physical death. He wanted to be known by his
legacy of loving and faithful husband, committed and consistent dad, and loving Papa to his
grandchildren. Roy never met a stranger, and always had a story to tell for any occasion. His personality
was larger than life, and his presence warmed any room or space he entered. He had a true joy and love
of trains & Harley Davidson motorcycles. He enjoyed talking about them, riding them, and seeing them
up close and personal. His pride and joy was his O gauge Southern Railway train, complete with Hyett
Railroad track, which he suspended from his family room ceiling, for all to enjoy. He especially enjoyed
adding the Christmas cars during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, complete with lights and
Nativity centered rail cars. Letting his grandchildren operate the train and watching their little faces
light up with happiness filled his heart with joy.
Roy’s absence leaves a huge void in the lives of those who know and love him. There is no better
evidence of a life well lived than the continued presence of love that exists after physical death. Roy’s
impact lives on in those he invested in, and his legacy continues in the lives of his children and
grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Life & Legacy for Roy Hyett on June 8 th , 2024 from 2pm-4pm at Center
Grove Baptist Church, 8750 Lasater Road, Clemmons, NC 27006. Friends, family, and all public who
knew and loved him are welcome to attend.
Julia, I’m so very sorry to read about your Roy. My husband died of the same cancer. I knew your love story and, even though I did not know him, I felt like I did whenever you talked about him. I know how deep your love was. I understand. I think of you often and God is with you and your children and precious grandchildren. Clifteen
I didn’t know Roy, I only met him a few times. I’ve gotten to know him through Julia’s shared memories of him, both written and spoken. He’s someone that both my husband I would have loved to be friends with! A true gentleman, with a love for God, Julia, his family and friends.
Julia and family,
We are sending you are deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers as you navigate this loss. Thinking of your family.
Sara Brundage, Julie Robertson and the rest of the Honigman team
I met Roy for the first time earlier this year where we had breakfast together on Thursdays at Pete’s for a few months as part of a men’s bible study group. I thoroughly enjoyed all of our interactions. He always had a story and always made us laugh. (He jokingly referred to his morning workouts as training for the “Mr Punyverse” competition.) Most of all he was a devoted servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’ll always remember how he called us “BICs” (Brothers In Christ). We were very blessed to be together with him for that short time. I wish we would have had more. I look forward to seeing Roy again in the Lord’s kingdom, hearing his stories and hearing him laugh…
Julia you are still on my heart and mind. What a loving wife you have been to Roy. I’m sure he is watching over you now and helping you with each and every decision. What a wonderful man he was. I felt his warmth the first time I ever met you all. Please know you’re still in my prayers and I’m happy to do anything if you need any help. God continue to bless you. Please take all the time you need to grieve. Grieving is healing and a part of your great love for your husband. Roy will be missed.