Roy Dean Venable, age 83 of Stevenson, passed away on Saturday January 31, 2026. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from the Rudder Funeral Home Chapel. Bro Shannon Brewster, Bro Jeff Arnold, Bro Ken James officiated. Interment followed in the Pinehaven Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Venable is survived by his wife, Gladys; his son, Tim Venable; grandchildren, Makayla (Matt) Houston, Riley Venable, Hanna Venable; great grandchild, Myles Houston; daughter-in-law, Misty Venable; sister, Ruth (James) Overton; and brother, Ray (Martha) Venable.
Mr. Venable was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Ada Venable; sisters, Faye McCulley, Sue Garner, Imogene Cookson; and brothers Larry, Wallace and Robert Venable.
Roy was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and brother, whose life was defined by faith, service, and generosity.
As a minister, he preached countless weddings and funerals, walking with families through both their most joyful beginnings and their most difficult goodbyes.
His words were steady, and sincere, and his presence brought comfort to many over the years.
A talented carpenter and tireless worker he took great pride in building things with his hands and caring for those around him. He would have given the shirt off his back to anyone in need, never hesitating to help when someone asked.
One of his greatest joys was his family, and he shared his faith with them in the most meaningful way, by baptizing all three of his grandchildren.
His legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the faith he shared and the love he poured so freely into his family and community.
