Roy Rhinehart
Child of God, Prayer Warrior, loving spouse and father, Norman Roy Rhinehart “Roy” born in Kilgore, Texas on August 31, 1938, deceased December 16, 2016.
Roy Rhinehart is survived by wife, Mary Beth Rhinehart, sons Kyle Rhinehart and Scott Rhinehart, daughter-in-law, Nella Rhinehart, brothers Clyde Lindsey, Max Rhinehart, grandchildren Justin Todd, Paige Rhinehart, Tyler Rhinehart, Connor Rhinehart; and preceded in death by parents, William Henry and Norma Rhinehart, brother, Bob Lindsey and sister, Margaret Perry.
Prior to affliction with Rheumatoid Arthritis, he could be found outside playing with the neighborhood kids, working in his shop on radio control airplanes, and preferring to listen to a baseball game on radio rather than TV. “They just don’t make them that way anymore.”
At the foot of his bed read, “God has a plan.” He knew the battle he would face each day could not be won on his own. He relied upon God for Comfort, Grace, and Wisdom.
Roy spent more than 30 years teaching kids at MacArthur High School, Irving Texas. His passion for teaching and encouraging kids to the work with their hands was unwavering.
Roy Rhinehart leaves behind His legacy; “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind”, Matthew 22:37.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Monday, December 19, 2016 at Highland Terrace Baptist Church, under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. John Foster will officiate. Graveside services will be 3:30 PM, Monday at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Longview. Visitation will be 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday at the funeral home.
The family requests memorials be made to the Youth Program at Highland Terrace Baptist Church, 3939 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville, Texas 75402.