DERRICK CITY, PA—Roy L. Barclay, 77, of Derrick City, passed away in his home with his loving family by his side on Friday, October 23, 2026, after a short illness.

Born on Friday, December 17, 1948 in Perryton, Texas, he was a son of Roy B. “Bunk” and Clara Velma Wilson Barclay.  On July 18, 1982 in Amarillo, Texas, he married Susan C. Gordon, who passed away on September 10, 2018.

Roy was a US Army veteran having served as a medic during the Vietnam War.  Roy was employed in various positions throughout his lifetime, including off shore drilling, owning and operating a construction company, driving truck, and along with his wife, was a foster parent.

Roy was a poet, philosopher, and author.  He wrote a book detailing his service as a medic during the war and also wrote several books for his children and grandchildren.  Roy was a loving and devoted husband who dedicated his life to caring for his wife, Susan.

Surviving are four children, Patricia Jo Cooper-Nurse of San Antonio, TX, Vicki Jo (Brad) Hayes of St. James, MO, Roy L. (Danielle) Barclay II of McCordsville, Indiana, and Lee A. (Alexis) Barclay of Derrick City; nine grandchildren, Ricky Cross, Monica Cooper-Nurse, Krista Cooper-Nurse, Gabriel Cooper-Nurse, Sebastian Gamet, Alexander Barclay, Elizabeth Barclay, Nathaniel Barclay, and Amelia Barclay; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Nita Jo Christy of Henderson, TX; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Roy was preceded in death by a daughter, Tasha D. Davis; and three sisters, Ramona Cook, Rebecca Uloth, and Patricia Pauls.

There will be no services.

Roy’s family has entrusted his care to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.

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