Roy R. Goman of Connersville, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare in Richmond on January 21, 2025, at the age of 75.  Roy was born in Keene Valley, New York on October 25, 1949, the son of Howard and Beatrice Burdick Goman.

Roy proudly served with the United States Army from July 1969 to May 1972 where he serviced in Vietnam from November 1969 to November 1970.  At the time of his honorable discharge, he had attained the rank of SP4.  He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Roy married the love of his life, the former Thelma Ryan, on March 20, 1971, in West Halifax, Vermont.  They shared 53 years of marriage prior to his death.

He was a member of the American Legion. Retiring in 1995 he had worked for several years at Central Answering Service in Vermont.  After retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and oil painting.  His most valued times were the times he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Roy's love and memories will be cherished by his wife, Thelma; daughters, Linda Jane (Anthony) Robbins of Indiana, Debby Lambert of Arizona, Cynthia Bjork of Ohio, and Lucy Goman of Pennsylvania; sons Mike Goman and Roy Goman II both of Indiana; brothers Harry Barton and Kenneth (Darlene) Goman of New York; sisters, Deanna (Bruce) McDonald of Missouri and Beatrice (Paul) Perkins of New York; 13 grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Goman, Albert Goman, Howard Goman and Harold Goman; and sisters, Thelma "Jackie" Marcum and Hilda Knuth.

Funeral services will be held at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th St., Connersville on Monday January 27, 2025, at 1:00 pm.  Friends and family may gather from 11:00 am until the time of the service.  Roy will be laid to rest at Dale Cemetery.