Acknowledgement We the family of Roy Woodson-Levey Jr. would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all persons who so graciously assisted us during this time of bereavement. Perhaps you gave food said a prayer, spoke a word of encouragement, sent a card and/or flowers; we want you to know that your acts of kindness will remain forever in our hearts. We are going to sorely miss him. We give thanks to God for giving us the opportunity to know and love him. Special thanks to the Ohio Health Hospice Staff, Aysha Harris and Quentin Woodson- Levey for helping him during his transition. We are also most appreciative of Elder Brenda Talley, Rev Henry L Johnson III, Jamecia Little, Karina Smith, Connie Woods and the entire Marlan Gary Funeral Home staff. MAY 19, 1944 ~ AUGUST 5, 2021 ~Service~ THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2021 ~ 3:00 PM To offer condolences to The Levey Family, MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com Chapel of Peace East 5456 E. Livingston Avenue Columbus, Ohio Elder Brenda Talley, Officiating & Eulogizing Minister The Obituary Order of Service ORGAN PRELUDE ............. Chapel of Peace Music Ministry Roy Arlan Woodson-Levey Jr., was born May PARTING VIEW ................................ Immediate Family 19, 1944 in Evanston, Illinois to Roy and Elaine SCRIPTURE READING ........... Pastor Henry L. Johnson III Williams Woodson-Levey. In 1963, he received Old Testament ................................ .................... his high school diploma from Chicago’s New Testament ................................................... Englewood High School. Upon graduation from Englewood, he enrolled in Chicago Vocational PRAYER ............................................... John Harris Jr. Trade School. Roy successfully completed the program and received a collision repair SELECTION .......................................... Connie Woods technician certification. Roy relocated to “Going Up Yonder” Columbus, Ohio with his family to be with his Mother in 1967. It is in Columbus, Ohio where POEM ................................... by Olivia Woodson-Levey Roy served the community for over 35 years as REMARKS ................................................... 2 Minutes an automobile body repair and mechanic. TRIBUTE ............................... Candace Woodson-Levey Roy was known for his love of fishing, swimming, gardening, taking Roy Woodson-Levey IV pictures and cooking. He was an avid sports fan, who would often cheer for the Chicago Bears, Northwestern Wildcats and the Ohio READING OF OBITUARY .................................. Silently State Buckeyes. He would invite friends and family over to his home to cookout and watch sporting events. He will always be SELECTION .................... Chapel of Peace Music Ministry remembered for his friendly nature and sociable personality. On August 5, 2021 Roy was called home, surrounded by family and friends. The Eulogy ELDER BRENDA TALLEY He is preceded in death by; parents, Roy Woodson-Levey Sr., and BENEDICTION ................................ Elder Brenda Talley Elaine Williams Woodson-Levey; father, Atlas Bridges; son, Roy Woodson-Levey III; sister, Yvette Woodson-Levey and brother, RECESSIONAL ........................ Clergy, Family & Friends Michel Woodson-Levey Sr. He is survived by: wife, Victoria Woodson-Levey; sister, Bette Bridges Braxton; sister-in-law, Olivia Woodson-Levey; children, Angela (John) Harris, Candace, Mischell and Naomi Woodson- Levey; step-children, Susan Levey, Senita and Shawntaj Francis; grandchildren, Roy IV, Brandon, Cheris, Gideon, Quentin, Tyler and Troy Woodson-Levey, Aysha Harris, Rachel(Devareaux) Manley I am the resurrection and the life: He that believeth in me and John Harris III, Ryan Levey, Angel Dennis, and Kyla, Kelis and Kamryn Glenn; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Ka’Maila, Regan, though he were dead yet shall he live. And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Roy and Miles Woodson-Levey and Summer Manley; special John 11:25-26 friends, Milton Harrison, Eileen Neale, and Hayes Hemphill, nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and many friends. .