Roy Dayton Simerly, 71, Roan Mountain, of the Tiger Creek Community in Roan Mountain passed away on November 09, 2024 at his residence after an extended illness. Roy was of the Freewill Baptist faith and attended Hopson Chapel Freewill Baptist until he was to sick to do so. Mr. Simerly was born on February 20th, 1953. He was born to the late Lawrence Simerly and Lena B. Hill. Roy was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Jimmy C. Simerly.

Roy is survived by his children: Mr. Gregory Simerly (Angela), son, daughters: Jolene E. Garland (Chris) and Vanessa Baker (Jason), grandchildren: Joseph Simerly, Lance Baker and Elizabeth Simerly. Other survivors also include: Margaret Smith, Darlene Smith (Harold) , Gladys Winfrey (James) and Lilly Belle Jarrett, Michael Simerly (Betty), Marshal Simerly, Jack Simerly (Lisa), Lisa Holtsclaw, and Michael Simerly (Betty)  all of Hampton, TN. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of Amedisys Hospice for their services.

Funeral Services for Roy Dayton Simerly will be held on November 14, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Highsmith, officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-1 p.m. prior to the service. Pallbearers will be: Jason Baker, Jimmy Jarreth, Jeff Simerly, Johnny Simerly, Gary Quillen and Jeff Powell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Lance Baker, Joseph Simerly, Chris Garland and other friends and family of the community. Burial will follow at Chambers Cemetery in the Tiger Creek Community; located at the Hall Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at our website: www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Simerly Family