Roy Anthony Sopshire's Obituary
Roy Anthony Sopshire was born May 23, 1966 to the union of James and Essie Lee
Sopshire in Saint Louis, Missouri. Roy A. Sopshire was born and raised in Saint Louis
with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, James H. Sopshire and sisters,
Theresa and Sheila Sopshire.
He received his education in the Saint Louis Public School System. After graduating
from Vashon High School. Roy held various jobs within Saint Louis Missouri. He was a
hard worker at Republic Services until death. He was very dedicated to every job he
had.
Roy accepted Christ in his life at an early age. In 2019 he joined and attended New
World OUTREACH MINISTRIES under the leadership of Pastor Rory Beck until his
departure.
He was loving, kind, funny and most of all, he loved church and singing and loved God
with all his heart. Roy also loved to sing, tumble, box, watch karate movies, watch
boxing, watching Fred Sandford, he loved talking during movies ( lol), he loved to
spend time with family, and loved his brother Bar-B-Q( and Greg you still haven't made
that cheesecake for us yet I'm still waiting), he adored his grandchildren. From
spending time with them to fussing saying “Jahad don't you jump off that chair”,
“Deraun stop touching Jahad”, “Nevaeh stop screaming”, “Ranishia stop fussing.” He
loved them all dearly and was so happy when Faith finally came. He was so excited
and felt like he was the most blessed grandpa in the world.
Roy got married to the love of his life Kristal Smith on January 26, 2019. From taking
trips, watching movies, going to church, praying together, reading the Bible together,
through all the ups and downs, he was her best friend, soul mate, her own personal
angel and he will truly truly be missed by her. Roy also had a strong connection with
his wife’s family as well. They loved and adored him also. He was the most kind,
loveable person anyone could meet and would do anything for anyone. He was truly an
angel sent from God and was truly loved and will be missed.
Roy received his wings on December 24, 2021, at 9:30 p.m. He leaves to cherish his
memories: his wife ~ Kristal Sopshire; twelve children ~ Raneisha Simmons,
Royalaaangel Sopshire (Terry Palmer son in law), Rachael Lumsy (Tony Rice), Myuell
Chew Sr, Robertneta Simmons, Roasheena Simmons, Morris Jones, Diamond
Randolph, Tra'von, Tavyaun, Tyaunna and Trenton Smith; mother ~ Essie Lee
Sopshire; siblings ~ Gregory Sopshire, Donald(Duck) Sopshire, Cynthia Snider,
Shantae Sopshire, Robin Sopshire, Paula Sopshire (and husband), Gregory Sopshire,
Adam Sopshire, all from Saint Louis Missouri and Quaran Boykins of Troy, Illinois, and
his church home New Life World Outreach Ministries which is located at 600 Ridge St.
Alton, Illinois, 62002, and a host of family, and friends
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