Roy Michael Walkup

GLENS FALLS – Roy Michael Walkup, 60, a long-time resident of Glens Falls, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2020, at Glens Falls Hospital. 

Born January 22, 1960 in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Merrill Walkup and the late Jeanette (Crete) Holmes.

Roy was a graduate of Queensbury High School.

He enjoyed his work throughout his life, which included landscaping architecture.

Roy loved the outdoors; many fond memories were made with his daughters and granddaughters camping throughout the Adirondacks.  He was a big fan of the Minnesota Vikings football team, watching every game he could.  Roy loved to cook and hosted many cookouts with his family and friends.  The centerpiece of Roy’s life was always his family, as a father and grandfather, he will be missed.

Besides his parents, Roy was predeceased by his sisters, Lucille, Jean, Cindy and Carol.

Survivors include his two daughters, Kristy (Steve) and Erin; his granddaughters, Hannah and Emily; his siblings, Gail (Mark), Christine (David), June (Ken) and Donald; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A private Celebration of Life will take place at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations in memory of Roy may be made to the SPCA of Upstate New York, 588 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804.