Roy J. Scarbrough Sr.'s Obituary
Roy J. Scarbrough Sr., age 57, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, April 13, 2026, in Spring Lake, MI. He was born to Jesse and Dorothy (Myers) Scarbrough on September 16, 1968, in Muskegon, MI. Roy enlisted in the U.S.M.C. on July 26, 1988, and proudly served his Country until July 25, 1992. He married the love of his life, Evelyn Rellama Sasutona on November 25, 1989, in Okinawa, Japan and they were able to spend 36 wonderful years together raising a family. In his spare time Roy enjoyed working on cars, riding his motorcycle, hunting, traveling with family and watching football and hockey. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed time with his family and helping others. He is survived in death by his wife: Evelyn Scarbrough; children: Roy (Nicole) Scarbrough Jr., Brandon Scarbrough; grandchildren: Jaivyn Scarbrough and 1 baby girl on the way; brother: Kenneth (Jeannie) Scarbrough; sister: Virginia Hillburg. Roy is preceded in death by his parents: Jesse and Dorothy Scarbrough; son: Jeffery Scarbrough; brother-in-law: Ron Hillsburg; niece: Tammy Hillsburg. VISITATION will be Friday, April 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM with a MEMORIAL SERVICE at 11:00 AM at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave. Grand Haven, MI. 49417. Please consider signing the family’s online guestbook and share memories at https://sytsemafh.com
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