He was born on March 18, 1938, in Rogers, Arkansas, the son of Pat and Millie Hummel.
He graduated from Rogers High School, Arkansas Tech and the U. of A. where he completed his master's in poultry science and later agriculture education.
Roy married his wife, Betty, in 1960. He is survived by his brother Jimmy "Pete" Hummel from Rogers and several nephews, a niece, and cousins. His brother, Bob Hummel of Rogers, proceeded him in death.
Roy was an agriculture teacher in Farmington when he retired in 1998. He loved working with young people and helping them with their FFA judging skills. He served 2 years on active duty in the army and then was in the army reserves where he retired as a Lt. Colonel. Roy farmed his whole life and enjoyed his cattle and chickens. He served many years as poultry superintendent at the Washington County Fair and then was a member of the fair board where he served as secretary. His best friends were Lanny Rice and Cheryl West, that he worked with many years on the fair board. He served on the Farmington City Council and a short time on the Farmington School Board.
Celebration of Life was held Saturday, January 23, 2021 - 2:00 p.m. at the Washington County Fair Grounds Livestock Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Burial was in Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
He was born on March 18, 1938, in Rogers, Arkansas, the son of Pat and Millie Hummel.
He graduated from Rogers High School, Arkansas Tech and the U. of A. where he completed his master's in poultry science and later agriculture education.
Roy married his wife, Betty, in 1960. He is survived by his brother Jimmy "Pete" Hummel from Rogers and several nephews, a niece, and cousins. His brother, Bob Hummel of Rogers, proceeded him in death.
Roy was an agriculture teacher in Farmington when he retired in 1998. He loved working with young people and helping them with their FFA judging skills. He served 2 years on active duty in the army and then was in the army reserves where he retired as a Lt. Colonel. Roy farmed his whole life and enjoyed his cattle and chickens. He served many years as poultry superintendent at the Washington County Fair and then was a member of the fair board where he served as secretary. His best friends were Lanny Rice and Cheryl West, that he worked with many years on the fair board. He served on the Farmington City Council and a short time on the Farmington School Board.
Celebration of Life was held Saturday, January 23, 2021 - 2:00 p.m. at the Washington County Fair Grounds Livestock Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Burial was in Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
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