Roy Lee Grabeel, 79, of Sweet Home passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born on January 11, 1947 to Lucille (Toliver) and Les Grabeel in Wright City, Oklahoma.

He lived in Wright City, Oklahoma and moved to Sweet Home in the 1950’s. He served in the Army from 1966 – 1986. The Army allowed him to travel the world. Roy lived in Germany for nine years, along with stops in Oklahoma, Washington and Georgia. In 1987 he moved back to Sweet Home and has lived here since.

After the Army he worked as a carpenter. He also worked as a Real Estate Broker and was a contruction supervisor before retiring.

Roy liked to metal detect, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and most of all he loved to spend time with his family.

He is survived by his children: Travis (Angelique) Grabeel, Anna (Scot) McKillop, Esther Meyer, Misty Spiers all of Sweet Home; siblings: Mike Grabeel, Charles Grabeel both of Sweet Home, Patty Chastain of St. Helens, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Gail Grabeel (2025), his sisters Glenda Richards, Betty White.

Viewing will be 3pm – 5pm, Monday, May 18th at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be 10am Tuesday, May 19th at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel followed by a burial with Military Honors at Gilliland Cemetery. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.