SPIVEY LEROY B

CW3 Leroy "Roy" B. Spivey, CW3 was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 03/22/2018 at the age of 83.3
Alexandria, VA
Flight Classes 63-7W and 64-2W
Date of Birth 12/11/1934
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 119 AVN in 64-65, HHC/214 CAB in 68, 118 AHC in 69, 283 MED DET in 72-73
Call signs in Vietnam ALLIGATOR 22, BIRDWATCHER 4
This information was provided by Betty Spivey-spouse

More detail on this person: Leroy (Roy) Spivey was born in 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio during the recovery period from the Great Depression. Roy passed away at his home on March 22, 2018. Roy spent his childhood there with his mother, father, two brothers, and a sister. He journeyed away from the city for summers to Melbourne, Florida and was surrounded by a loving group of aunts, uncles, and cousins. While still in Cleveland, Roy graduated from East Tech High School and after graduation worked several jobs including spinning records for the Moondog Alan Freed on Cleveland's WJW radio station. Roy played semi-pro baseball in the Cleveland area and was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers. He played for both the Dodgers and the Yankees in the minor leagues for a couple years. With little hope of a successful career in baseball, Roy enlisted in the Army and left Cleveland for good. Roy was a renaissance man and his multiple talents led to a life well lived. In 2001 Roy was persuaded to take his first cruise and never looked back. He formed a travel group called "The Bucket List Group" and together, they traveled the world. Roy is survived by his wife Bettie and children, Ben (Abby), Sean (Angie), Shannon (Youssef), Nicky (Charles), and Rodney (Tammie); 11 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his first wife Elisabeth Traub and their daughter, Helga. Also deceased are his mother, Arizona; father, Calvin; brothers, James and Calvin; and sister Helen. Those desiring in lieu of flowers may make contributions to The Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Monument, to be dedicated on April 18, 2018, at Arlington National Cemetery. VHPA HQ, 2100 N. Highway 360, Suite 907, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Roy was loved by many and we will hold memories of him in our hearts forever. *A private ceremony to honor Roy's service to our nation will be recognized with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be determined.

Burial information: Arlington National Cemetery

This information was last updated 04/09/2018

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024