Roy Lee Kenebrew, was born on May 30, 1951 to the late R.C. Kenebrew and the late Rozeana Sylvester Kenebrew. He was the oldest child of six siblings of their union.

Roy Lee, began his formal education at the age of 6 at J.H. Rowe Elementary in Jasper, TX. He would later graduate from Jasper High School in 1969 with the first integrated class of Jasper High School. After graduation, he attended Texas Southern University in Houston, TX, majoring in Mechanics.

Roy Lee, became a member of Evergreen Missionary Baptist church of Jasper, TX under the leadership of Rev. Samuel Wills where he remained a faithful member.

He was employed at the Owens-Illinois, also known as Louisiana Pacific, for 26 years. At the closing of the plant, he enjoyed his career as a Mechanic with Jasper Ford for 16 years.

Roy Lee, peacefully departed this life on Friday, January 19, 2024. Preceding him in death are his parents, R.C. and Rozeana Kenebrew, his son Royce Kenebrew, and his brother L.C. Kenebrew.

In 1973, he joined in union with Rita Garrett, and to this union three children were born; Shunn Kenebrew, Royce Kenebrew, SeRita Kenebrew, and stepson Antonio Garrett. Later in life, he was joined in marriage with Sue Renfro, with no children of this union.

Now he leaves to cherish his memories, children; SeRita Kenebrew of Arlington, TX, Nicholas Kenebrew of Tyler, TX, Shunn Kenebrew of Jasper, TX, and Stepson Antonio Garrett(Marcia) of Lufkin, TX. He also leaves his siblings, Rosie Marshall(Thomas) of Houston, TX, Shirley Williams(Rev. Anthony Williams) of Jasper, TX, Lillie Kenebrew and Joyce Kenebrew, both from Jasper, TX. He is also survived by four aunties, Mattie Kenebrew of Newton, TX, Gloria Kyles of Beaumont, TX, Onevia Southwell and Daisy Palmer, both of Jasper, TX, two uncles, Wayland Sylvester(Bunny), of Orange, TX, and Arthur Sylvester(Patsy) of Jasper, TX.

He also leaves to cherish his memories 15 granchildren, 22 great granchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

John 11:25-26

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.