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Roy E Waycaster, 80, of Morganton, NC passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026. Born on October 6, 1945, he was the son of the late Paul and Annie Waycaster. Roy was a very simple man. He loved the outdoors, watching NASCAR, Carolina Panthers football and going fishing. Roy also enjoyed working in his yard and maintaining the cemetery in Glen Alpine. Roy loved his family dearly. He worked at Southern Devices / Leviton for forty-one years.
Roy is survived by his wife, Julie Waycaster; children, Susan Hutcherson (Darren), Sherry Young (Kevin), David Miller, Roy Waycaster, and Richard Miller; grandchildren, Nicholas Thompson, Tyler Waycaster, Katlyn Miller, Memphis Miller, Conner Bushatz, Trenton Waycaster, Kenly Waycaster, Gavin Miller, Adeline Miller, and Logan Miller; and siblings, Bettie Sue Epley and Linda Woodell (Eddie).
In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his siblings, Pauline Jones, Jerry Waycaster, and Geraldine Arnett; and granddaughter, Alyssa Miller.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A graveside will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Glen Alpine Cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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To all the family my sincere condolences losing a loved one is never easy. But we are left with memories that we cherish. Peace and love to all.
A great teammate at work and an even better man! Lou Lovelace
Gonna miss u uncle Roy love u.
Uncle Roy had a heart of gold. He was so much more than an uncle to my brother and me; he was a father figure during our childhood. We feel so lucky to have grown up with his kindness and guidance. I will never forget when I was growing up he would come pick me up in Tennessee to spend part of my summers with the family in NC. And my love for the lake begins with him. He would always take us to Lake James for a swim. And he also taught me how to drive. Every time I asked, "Let's go for a drive," he’d say yes, and we’d take off to the waterhole. He gave us so much of his time and heart. I'm forever grateful for his love and will always cherish the memories.
Brother Rick Hollifield and l both worked at SD with Roy he was a humble giving friendly person
Pops was a good man always was good to me an him an my dad was good friends remember many summers him sitting on my front porch or under the shed with my dad r.i.p pops you will be missed
Dear Sherry and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved treasure. A good Dad will always give you memories through out life❤️🙏❤️🙏 Your sweet Mama I would see her out every now and then. God bless and be with you through this time.
So sorry for you loss!
Susan and Darren, so sorry for the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Julie and David I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Roy! He was always so nice to me when I was at your house. Your family is in my prayers for comfort and strength in the passing days.