Roy Priest

Roy J Priest, 65, of Caneyville, passed away Saturday, March 14th, 2015 at the Bowling Green Medical Center. He was born on October 16th, 1949 in Breckinridge County, the son of the late Leonard and Katherine (Knott) Priest. He attended Caneyville Outreach of Jesus Christ and loved gospel music. He loved to play the guitar. He was a US Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War.Roy is survived by his wife, Brenda Priest; three sons, Robert Curtis (Rita) of Caneyville, Joseph Priest and Randy Priest both of Missouri; three daughters, Gina Dockery (Jimmy) of Caneyville, Mindy Samuelson (Richard) of Missouri, and Joanie Powell (Steve) of Clarkson; one brother, Larry Carmen (Vickie) of Hardinsburg; four sisters, Neoma Thurman (JB) of Hardinsburg, Nova Hutchenson, Samantha Hanley, and Grace Jean Curry. He is also survived by nine grandchildren. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Reno Priest.Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:00 pm at the Dermitt-Joyce Funeral Home in Caneyville. Bro Randy Anderson will be officiating. Burial will be in the Bates Cemetery.Friends may call at the Dermitt-Joyce Funeral Home in Caneyville on Thursday after 10:00 am until time of service.In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Roy Priest Memorial Fund.