Roy Lee Shivar, 75, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his home.

Roy Lee Shivar: A True Original

How can you sum up the 75 years of life that Roy Lee Shivar lived in an obituary?

The answer is: you can't. But we will try our best.

Roy spent many years as the owner and operator of a tractor-trailer in addition to working with heavy equipment. He loved working in his garden, listening to Bluegrass, watching old Westerns, and riding his two Harley Davidson motorcycles.

His talents were many, including carpentry, singing, and playing his guitar. He was a lifelong learner, and added new talents and skills
throughout his life, including technology. He was so proud of that fact, he dubbed himself "The Google King". What a character! He was an especially talented storyteller, and his grandchildren loved hearing about his adventures (and mis-adventures) from his decades on the road. His laughter was infectious and will always be in our hearts.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents, E.W. Shivar and Thelma Turner Shivar, brothers Carl W. Shivar, Donald Ray Shivar, and sister
Nettie Mae Shivar Wehrhahn.

He is survived by his wife, Kim ''Kimbo" Shivar, his daughter, Tonya Shivar Braswell, and his 5 grandchildren D.J. (Jesse), Cameron,
Rachel, and Emma.

He was so dearly loved and will be terribly missed.

Roy's generous nature, grit, and adventurous spirit will be a legacy his daughter and grandchildren will gladly carry on.

In lieu of flowers, please consider quitting smoking in his honor instead or donating to the North Carolina Alliance for Health.
Quitline NC: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
https://quitlinenc.dph.ncdhhs.gov NC Alliance for Health Donations: https://www.ncallianceforhealth.org/donate/

Everyone says they will die for the people they love, we are asking you to live for the people you love instead.
Thank you,
From the family of Roy Shivar

Funeral Service:

Saturday, February 14, 2026

2:00 PM

Visitation one hour prior to the service.

Interment:

Shivar Cemetery, 277 Shivar Lane, Trenton, NC 28585

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Shivar family.