Roy A. Propst, Jr.

Roy Albert Propst, Jr., age 86, of Shippensburg, formerly of Shelby, NC and Barnard VT, was reunited with his wife Dovie, the love of his life on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at his home, with his loving family by his side. He was born Friday, November 7, 1930 in Shelby, the son of the late Roy A. and Melba (Metcalf) Propst. Albert graduated from Shelby High School in 1948, he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Theology and Philosophy from Wake Forest University, and he received his Master of Divinity from Yale. He served in the US Navy for 20 years retiring as a commander and chaplain. He served two years as the Chaplain of the US Naval Academy in Annapolis. He served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk during the Vietnam War. He was also stationed in Okinawa for one year. Albert had a passion for flying, he was an accomplished pianist, and he loved listening to the Metropolitan Opera. He was known for being fluent in seven languages, lamenting recently that he could only remember four of them now. He also enjoyed his daily cigar. His wife, Dovie M. (Morrison) Propst passed away October 4, 2015. He is survived by two daughters, Deborah L. Dorsey of Shippensburg, Dawn P. and husband Larry Niles of Woodstock, VT, son David R. Propst of Shelby, six grandchildren, Nathan, Daniel, Steven and Brian Dorsey of PA and Sarah and Geoffrey Cota of VT and many great-grandchildren. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, December 16 at Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, 51 Asper Drive, Shippensburg with Reverend Derek Wadlington officiating. Military honors provided by the Veterans' Council of Shippensburg will be conducted at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Grove Cancer Center, 755 Norland Avenue, Suite 100 Chambersburg, PA. 17201. Friends may express online condolences at DuganFH.com.