James Bernard Roy Jr.

James Bernard Roy, Jr. 61, of Queenstown, Maryland passed away quietly on February 26, 2025, surrounded by his family and close friends. Jim was born on May 12th, 1963, to James Bernard Roy, sr. and Genevieve “Jean” Veronica Roy (Meehling) in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Kent Island High School in 1981. In 1987 he met the love of his life, Lynne (née Aorilio) whom he married in 1989 at the St Christopher Catholic Church in Chester, Maryland. Jim and Lynne shared 35 wonderful years together, living on the Eastern Shore. Jim had a keen business acumen, having tremendous success as the owner of Beauty Schools in Maryland and Pennsylvania, a long career at Long Fence, and, for the past 11 years, as owner of Economy Tree Service. He was well known for his ambition and hard work ethic. In 1982, Jim became a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and was 42 years sober at the time of his passing. In sobriety Jim was especially known for helping others in their recovery. He volunteered for the Queen Anne County Drug Free Coalition for 25 years and served on the Queen Anne County Drug and Alcohol Council. In addition, Jim sponsored and directed recovery outreach at the Queen Anne County Detention Center. Jim was an active, recognized member of the community. Notably, he supported renovation efforts at the Historic Christ Church in Stevensville, contributed services-in-kind to the Queen Anne’s Historical Society, and generously contributed to many other causes. Jim had a zeal for life that was evident by his many interests. He was known for his love of fishing and crabbing, and, just for fun, he became an avid beekeeper. He enjoyed visiting Harrington Casino and the New Jersey flea markets. With a daunting collection of 30+ cowboy boots and his signature black cowboy hat, Jim loved everything western, never missing the National Finals Rodeo with his wife Lynne over the last 15 years. Jim is survived by his wife Lynne Francis Roy, his mother Genevieve Roy, his aunts and uncles, a multitude of lifelong friends, his loving dog Cocoa, and a multitude of family and life-long friends. Jim is predeceased by his father Jim, Sr. and his beloved brother William “Billy” J. Roy. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. There will be a memorial gathering on Tuesday March 11th, 2025 from 5pm-8pm at Fellows, Helfenbein, and Newnam Funeral Home 408 S. Liberty St. Centreville, MD 21617. The memorial mass will be held on Wednesday March 12th, 2025 at 10:30am at St. Christopher’s Catholic Church 1861 Harbor Dr, Chester, MD 21619. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to: Friends of Queens Anne’s County Animal Services, Queenstown, Maryland 21658 or to Friends of Historic Christ Church.

James Bernard Roy Jr.

May 12, 1963 - February 26, 2025