Roy A. Sale

September 27, 1934 - November 22, 2020

Roy A. Sale, 86, of Sikeston, Mo died Sunday November 22, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center He was born September 27, 1934 in Clarkton, Missouri to Charley and Ocie Lee Sale. He was married to Patsy Walker on December 21, 1953 at Gideon, Missouri for 31 years. He later married Verna McConnell on December 14, 1985. Roy was a graduate of Holcomb High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force and served 20 years retiring at the rank of MSgt in August 1972. He had tours of duty in Korea and Vietnam as a Flight Engineer. After retiring from service, Roy went on to become a Master Mechanic for various airports and an inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration. He enjoyed traveling and fishing throughout his life and phone conversations were always brief. From his first marriage, Roy had three sons and two daughters. He is survived by two sons, Roy Jr (Ike) and Walter (James) Sale; two daughters, Teresa Cook and Yvonne Sale; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; a sister; a son, David Michael Sale; and both spouses. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm Friday November 27, 2020 with funeral service directly following at Ford and Sons Funeral Home at 1001 N Mount Auburn Rd, Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Donny Ford will be officiating. He will laid to rest at the Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be given to Disabled American Veterans Charity. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com .