Final Salute

July 22, 1947 – November 3, 2023 Roy peacefully entered his heavenly home looking forward to reuniting with the many he loved and lost in his earthly life. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents Louis and Christina Castigliola Flores, his parents Roy G. Heyl Sr. and Wilhelmina “Willie” Flores Heyl; his brothers Gary Heyl Sr. and Wade Heyl Sr.; his in-laws Robert and Myrtle C. McCary Sr. along with numerous friends. He kept them in his heart and missed them all greatly and loved to share his memories of them. Roy is survived by his devoted wife Mary Linda McCary Heyl. When asked how long they were married his response was always “not long enough” and while 29 years were truly not long enough they were a true gift from God. Roy is also survived by: His cherished son Eric A Heyl and wife Lisa Marie Fontenot Heyl and granddaughters Hannah Heyl Tizzard (Justin) and Hailey-Ann Heyl. He was very proud of them. His beloved step-children sons: Dane S. Boué (Nina Tramuta) grandson Daniel Boué; Darin C. Boué (Maria Vidacovich-Boué) granddaughter Sofia Boué; daughter Yvette “Bugsy” Boué (fiancée Rolando Reyes, Jr). It gave him great joy to be called Daddy and Doondabeck. Brothers: Craig Heyl (Missy), Brian Heyl, Daryl Heyl (Nancy). Sister in law: Charlene Heyl. Brother in law Robert McCary, Jr. (Charlotte) and an extended family of nieces, nephews and their children. The family wishes to acknowledge many cherished and supportive extended family members and friends who comforted and prayed with Roy to the very end. Roy served iuly 22, 1947 – November 3, 2023 Roy peacefully entered his heavenly home looking forward to reuniting with the many he loved and lost in his earthly life. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents Louis and Christina Castigliola Flores, his parents Roy G. Heyl Sr. and Wilhelmina “Willie” Flores Heyl; his brothers Gary Heyl Sr. and Wade Heyl Sr.; his in-laws Robert and Myrtle C. McCary Sr. along with numerous friends. He kept them in his heart and missed them all greatly and loved to share his memories of them. Roy is survived by his devoted wife Mary Linda McCary Heyl. When asked how long they were married his response was always “not long enough” and while 29 years were truly not long enough they were a true gift from God. Roy is also survived by: His cherished son Eric A Heyl and wife Lisa Marie Fontenot Heyl and granddaughters Hannah Heyl Tizzard (Justin) and Hailey-Ann Heyl. He was very proud of them. His beloved step-children sons: Dane S. Boué (Nina Tramuta) grandson Daniel Boué; Darin C. Boué (Maria Vidacovich-Boué) granddaughter Sofia Boué; daughter Yvette “Bugsy” Boué (fiancée Rolando Reyes, Jr). It gave him great joy to be called Daddy and Doondabeck. Brothers: Craig Heyl (Missy), Brian Heyl, Daryl Heyl (Nancy). Sister in law: Charlene Heyl. Brother in law Robert McCary, Jr. (Charlotte) and an extended family of nieces, nephews and their children. The family wishes to acknowledge many cherished and supportive extended family members and friends who comforted and prayed with Roy to the very end. Roy served in the US Navy, Navy Reserve and Seabees honorably discharged 1978. We gratefully acknowledge the medical care provided thru the Veterans Administration. Roy was blessed with passions for music, baseball and life in his beloved Lake Catherine community at his “camps”. He was especially proud and grateful for his personal success as a knuckle ball pitcher (one perfect game) and coaching of many young men and their success at the 1991 Dizzy Dean World Series representing Kenner, LA. He took great joy in teaching and helping others sharing his knowledge and many varied skills. A short service will be held at the Slidell Veterans Cemetery. Roy requested a Celebration of his life with music crawfish and joy which will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers please direct donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

n the US Navy, Navy Reserve and Seabees honorably discharged 1978. We gratefully acknowledge the medical care provided thru the Veterans Administration. Roy was blessed with passions for music, baseball and life in his beloved Lake Catherine community at his “camps”. He was especially proud and grateful for his personal success as a knuckle ball pitcher (one perfect game) and coaching of many young men and their success at the 1991 Dizzy Dean World Series representing Kenner, LA. He took great joy in teaching and helping others sharing his knowledge and many varied skills. A short service will be held at the Slidell Veterans Cemetery. Roy requested a Celebration of his life with music crawfish and joy which will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers please direct donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.