Gene R. Roys, 79, of Byron Center, MI passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 peacefully at home with his family at his side. Born April 15, 1940 in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Adolph R. and Margaret E. (Sommerdyke) Roys and was the husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (Waters) Roys. Gene was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the American Legion. He had worked as a Master Plumber and Pipefitter for Sommerdyke Brothers Plumbing as well as General Motors. Gene enjoyed being outside gardening and loved to go hunting. He was also an avid reader. In addition to his wife, Betty, Gene is survived by his children, John Roys and Sue Nagelkirk Roys, Patrick Roys and Laura Abbott Roys, Mary Roys Boswell and John Boswell, Roberta Roys Bowden and Kevin Vaughn, Katherine Roys, Michael Roys and Jeannine Torongo Roys; siblings, Dennis Roys and Barbara Weber Roys and Mary Jo Roys Drueke and Paul Drueke; sister-in-law, Sandra Roys; grandchildren, Victoria Roys, Faith Roys, Kelsey Roys, Ben Roys, Taylor Kerwin, Jack Bowden and James Roys. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James "Jim" Roys. In accordance with recent regulations regarding the pandemic, and in an effort to maintain the health and safety of loved ones, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately at St. Mary's Visitation Parish by Rev. Fr. Christopher Derda. Interment will take place in the parish cemetery. Anyone wishing to have a private moment of prayer and pay their final respects to Gene may visit Gorden Funeral Residence, 208 W. Main Street, Hopkins on Monday, March 30, 2020 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM; the family will not be present. They will instead receive friends at a Celebration of Life which will take place in the coming months. Details will be posted at www.gordenfuneral.com once those arrangements are finalized. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Holland or to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter. Service Details. Visitation When: Monday, March 30th, 2020 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel Address: 208 West Main Street Hopkins, Michigan 49328 Interment Location: St. Mary's Visitation Parish Cemetery Address: Address: Not Available Byron Center, Michigan