Roy M. Hevener , age 93, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV. He was born on February 19, 1928, in Deer Run, WV, the son of the late Daniel Ezra and Rena Mae (Dahmer) Hevener. Roy married Theda Carolyn (Skiles) Hevener, who preceded him in death on March 4, 1991.

Mr. Hevener attended Kline and Greenawalt Gap Schools and was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He had worked as a School Bus Driver for Pendleton County Schools, sheep shearer, a farmer, and a carpenter. Roy was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Military Police.

Mr. Hevener is survived by:2 sons, David Hevener (Diane) of Deer Run, WV, Carl Hevener (Tammy Simmons) of Deer Run, WV; a sister, Lula Belle Kline (Tom) of Franklin, WV; a brother-in-law, Leroy Skiles (Carol) of Petersburg, WV; 4 grandchildren, Wesley and Nathaniel Hevener, Jordan and Logan Miller; and 4 great-grandchildren, Luke, Harper, Wyatt, Cayson. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by: 2 brothers, Claude, and John; 2 infant brothers; and a sister, Viola Watson.

Mr. Hevener's family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, 6-8, at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will be on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the Basagic Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Loudermilk officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin, WV. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, c/o Sharon Harr, Treasurer, 687 Siple Mountain Rd., Franklin, WV 26807 or to Mountain Hospice. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.