Roy Lee Sharitz
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Roy Lee Sharitz , 78 Oct 30, 1942 - Dec 7, 2020 Roy Lee Sharitz, 78, of Boonsboro, passed away on Monday, December 07, 2020 at his home in Boonsboro, MD.
Born October 30, 1942, in Knoxville, he was the son of the late Roy Lilburn Sharitz and Virginia Margaret (Crouse) Sharitz.
When growing up, Roy lived in Knoxville and attended Brunswick High School. For many years he was a supervisor in the HVAC industry. In his later years, he took great joy in hunting, watching NASCAR, looking for antiques, riding his scooter around and his special cat named Scooter.
He is survived by his daughters Teresa Lerch, her husband Brian, Janice Bowers, her husband Leon, stepdaughter Brenda Hood, her husband David, and numerous other stepchildren. Brothers Donald Sharitz of Brunswick, Dennis Sharitz of Frederick, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Virginia Sharitz, his wife Rachel Worth (Hackney) Sharitz, son Richard Lee Sharitz, and grandson Samuel Bowers Jr.
Funeral Services are being provided by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Road,
Brunswick, Maryland. A graveside service is being held for family and friends at 2:00pm on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Hillsboro Cemetery, Hillsboro Rd, Purcellville, VA by the Pastor Aaron Hartman. We ask that people to social distance and wear masks at the cemetery.