William "Roy" McLamb

Rev. William “Roy” McLamb, 79, of Linden, NC peacefully entered his heavenly home on August 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Barefoot McLamb and father, William Irving McLamb; brothers Jerry, John Irving and Wayne; father-in-law Sanford Maynor, mother-in-law Joyce Maynor; brothers-in-law Woody McLamb and James Allen; mentors Dr. Ralph Richardson and Charles Nobles.

Preacher Roy is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Dorothy McLamb; son, Keith McLamb of Fayetteville NC; daughter-in-law Kris McLamb of Fayetteville, NC; three grandchildren, Melodie McLamb of Seattle, Washington, Matthew McLamb and Mindy McLamb of Fayetteville, NC; brother Larry McLamb (Earlene) of Pine Bluff, NC; sisters, Erma Jean Sorrell of Coats, NC, Helen McLamb of Lillington, NC, Monnie Lee (Barry) of Coats, NC, Barbara Beasley (Rev. Tony) of Coats, NC; brother-in-law Gary Maynor (Regenia) of Lumberton, NC, sisters-in-law, Wanda Allen of Saginaw, Michigan, Betty Arthur (Bill) of Spearfish, South Dakota, Sharon Casto (Ed) of Erwin, NC, Kim Emanuel (Junior) of Red Springs, NC; 28 nieces and nephews; 52 great nieces and nephews; 12 great-great nieces and nephews along with a host of relatives and dear friends.

Preacher Roy was humbly devoted to God’s work. He and Dot served as Certified Prison Chaplains with the State of NC for 10 years, helped inmates’ transition back into society and served as substance abuse counselors while he also attended Carolina Bible College in Fayetteville, NC to obtain his Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. He was called to pastor Flatwoods Baptist Church in Lillington, NC where he served for four and a half years. Pastor Roy was contacted by Rev. Dan Deaton (Director of Missions for Little River Baptist Association) to start a church in the Overhills area. He was a founder and Pastor of Overhills Community Baptist Church for 15 years before retiring due to health issues. He had a passion for children being taught about salvation and the love of Jesus Christ. His hobbies included watching rodeos and he also enjoyed the outdoors and working with his goats, peacocks, chickens, and guineas with the help of his niece, Eden and nephews, Noah, Kaleb, Kayden, Kasen and Laken.

Mrs. Dot would like to extend her deepest gratitude to Sue Matthews and the Flat Branch Fire Dept. for their aid during Preacher Roy’s illness.

In lieu of flowers Mrs. Dot asks that donations be made in honor of Preacher Roy to Overhills Community Baptist Church Childrens Ministry:
Overhills Community Baptist Church
c/o Ruby Babb
600 E McNeil St,
Lillington, NC 27546