Thomas Gerald

Mcroy

Thomas Gerald McRoy, age 86, of Hope, AR, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2026, and went to his eternal home in heaven.

He was born on July 16, 1940, in Hope, AR to Alma and Arvel McRoy.

Thomas attended school at Guernsey where he graduated. After graduating he went to work at Meyers Bakery for 44 years where he was a supervisor. Thomas retired in 2003.

In his free time Thomas was an outdoors man, he spent time water skiing, wrestling alligators, fishing, hunting, lake days and gardening. He had a huge love for horses and anything western. He was a family man and enjoyed raising his 8 children, who were his pride and joy, as well as his grandchildren, he had a total of 18 precious grandchildren who he loved so much. He was a God-fearing man, he loved the Lord and his actions reflected it.

He was a veteran; he served in the National Guard Reserves for 6 years.

He wore many hats; Daddy, Papaw, Brother, Son. He was a friend to all those he knew, known as Mac by many. He was the very definition of a hard-working man. He was a cancer survivor.

Mr. McRoy was preceded in death by his parents, Arvel and Alma McRoy, Bonnie Jean McRoy(sister), Jerry Oneal McRoy(brother), Mary Sue McRoy(sister), William Edwin McRoy(brother), Johnny Charles McRoy(brother), Dorris Virginia McRoy(sister), and 3 heavenly children.

Left to cherish his memory are the mother of his children Marilyn McRoy of Hope, His children; Meredith McRoy-Mendoza(Rey) of Hope, Michael McRoy(Shelby) of Springhill, Marty McRoy(Lacy) of Hope, Meliah Krumnow(Tyler) of Hope, Monty McRoy(Kaitlyn) of Gurdon, Michaela Scott(Wesley) of Bismarck, Marybeth McRoy(Carson) of Conway, Melelina McRoy(June) of Hope. He is also survived by his brother Lester, brother Chester, brother Gary, and sister Tawanna.

His Grandchildren; Jamie McKenzie, Kristina McKenzie, Reyanna Mendoza, Felicity McKenzie, Junior Mendoza, Ethan Mendoza, Braxton Krumnow, Eli McRoy, Lillyan Krumnow, Ava McRoy, Olivia McRoy, Waylon McRoy, Owen Krumnow, Ivy McRoy, Huntley McRoy, Elijah McRoy, Isaiah McRoy, and soon to come Joni Scott.

Thomas leaves behind a legacy that will be carried on by his children and grandchildren forever.

In lieu of flowers donations for the family to help cover funeral costs can be sent to Herndon-Fuqua in Hope.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 4:00- 6:00 PM, at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel- Hope.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel- Hope.

Burial will follow at Bright Star Cemetery.