Roy was born Feb. 24, 1038 in Waynesville, N.C. to Ester Cope (Morgan) and Jason Morgan. He left N.C. in 1958 to come to Washington State to get work in the logging industry. He spent his working years logging until a logging accident in Alaska forced him to retire.

Roy's passion was bluegrass music. He was one of the founding members of the Darrington B.G. Association and he remained a board member until his death. Roy played in many B.G. groups through the years, the last few years as a member of the "Combinations", the host band at the Darrington Festival. Roy was loved and respected for his southern style of flat picking his guitar and his own style of banjo playing. Roy was always willing to help anyone learn to play. We all loved his humor, wit, and sayings.

Roy is survived by his loving wife Diana; his children Jason Morgan (Elaine), Sharon Morgan, Clifton Morgan (Michelle); his stepchildren Ellene Nations, Collen Cook (Roger), Shantelle Smith (Tim), Shawn Strackeljahn (Dena), Scott Strackeljahn (Lynn); 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

After a battle with cancer, Roy went to live with Jesus on April 24th, 2015.

Instead of flowers, you can make donations in Roy's name to the Darrington Bluegrass Association Building Fund at P.O. Box 519, Darrington, WA 98241.

The family would like to thank Providence Hospice Group and the compassionate staff at Providence Hospital Everett Colby Campus.

Viewing will be Saturday, May 2, 12:00-1:00pm at the Arlington LDS Church, 8415 Arlington Heights Road. Funeral Service will be 1:00pm, with burial to follow at Darrington Cemetery.

Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.