Roy Alvin Chaffin, Sr. , age 93 of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Elwood Health and Living Care Center in Elwood following a brief illness.  He was born June 29, 1927 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Joseph Herbert and Verona Mae (Smith) Chaffin.  Roy enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during World War II.  He married the love of his life, Patricia Ruth Vautaw on January 17, 1948, and they shared over 68 years of marriage together until her passing on March 14, 2016.  Roy worked as an inspector for General Motors in Marion for 31 years until retirement in 1987.  He also previously worked at Guide Lamp in Anderson for 9 years.  For over 30 years, Roy enjoyed repairing televisions as a part-time job, and he stayed very busy.  As a child, Roy's family moved to Somerset, KY where he found his love of bluegrass music.  Roy played in a bluegrass band for over 15 years and traveled to different areas to perform.  He truly loved music and playing his guitar.  Roy also enjoyed fishing and going to his cabin on Freeman Lake.  He was a member of the Elwood V.F.W and always remained proud of his service to his country.  More than anything, Roy loved spending time with his family.

Roy's family includes 4 children, Roy A. "Timmy" Chaffin, Jr. of Gas City, Theresa E. (husband Brady) Deckard of Bradenton, FL, Mark W. Chaffin of Elwood, and James L. "Monty" (wife Tresa) Chaffin of Elwood; 2 sisters, Juanita Garner of Somerset, KY and Delores Whitis of Somerset, KY; 13 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Roy was preceded in death by both his parents; wife, Patricia Chaffin in 2016; 4 siblings, Emogene Randolph, Mildred Bell, Christina Dunbar, and Paul Herbert Chaffin; and a grandson, Stephen J. Chaffin.

A funeral service celebrating Roy's life will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Pastor John Foster officiating.  Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Elwood with military honors conducted by the U.S. Navy and Elwood V.F.W honor guard.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home.  Health precautions for the safety of the family and visitors will include wearing face coverings and social distancing.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Elwood V.F.W or the Wounded Warrior Fund through the funeral home.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.