Roy E. Line, Jr., age 83, of Xenia, passed away after a brief illness at Hospice of Dayton on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Roy was born October 28, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Roy E. and Beulah (Applegate) Line.

In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by 2 brothers.

Roy is survived by his devoted wife, Rachel Irene (Flannery) Line; children: Jennifer "Jenni" (Lloyd) Carter; Jaclyn "Jackie" (Nathan) Line and Joseph "Joey" (Amanda) Line; special granddaughter: Samantha (Ronnie) Johnson; step-daughters: Katrinka Anne Miller; Adora Lea Miller and Jaela Renee Miller; as well as 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; close friends: Tony and Christina McPherson.

Roy was a brick mason for over 40 years. He had been a great baseball player in his youth and tried out for the Cincinnati Reds with Pete Rose. He was a veteran of the VietNam War. Roy was also very talented at horseshoes, and won many awards and championships. He was a member of the VFW and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, July 16th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Ken Robinette will speak. Visitation will be held 1 PM Tuesday until the time of service at the funeral home. He will be buried at Valley View Memorial Gardens at a later date.