Roy Lee Meler, 94, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully in the night of July 9, 2024. Roy's children were near his side as he went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ.

Roy Lee Meler was born May 4, 1930 in Sentinel Oklahoma to Ell and Lillie {Turner) Meler. Roy moved to Oklahoma City when he was in the 6th grade. He attended Capitol Hill Jr High and then onto Capitol Hill High School. In 1948, Roy graduated from Capitol Hill High school and went onto to attend The University of Oklahoma. He was a member of the band during Jr high, high school and a member of the Pride of Oklahoma where he played bass drum. While attending the University of Oklahoma he studied photography.

He met his love of his life in 1950, Patricia Jeanne Case. They married June 18, 1950 at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, and they were blessed with 5 children, Mark, Terry, James, Wanda and Karen. Roy and Patty raised their family in the church and were longtime members at Capitol Hill Baptist. Over the last several years, the family has been faithful members at Southern Hills Baptist Church.

Throughout his life, Roy loved being behind the camera. He operated his photography business from 1948-2014 where he was known as "The Second-Best Man at your Wedding". He photographed many weddings, baptisms, baby dedications, special events, and portraits. He often employed his wife and children to assist with photo- shoots as well as sorting and organizing prints. Roy also worked as a Purchasing agent for Capitol Steel and Iron, Purchasing agent for Fidelity National Bank and District Sales Representative for Lawrence Photo.

In his spare time, Roy enjoyed taking care of his lawn, which he was very proud. He won The Most Beautiful Residential yard in Oklahoma City for having the best lawn in OKC; an award he was very proud of. Other awards included Induction

into the International Hall of Photography in 1998, and sales awards while working for Lawrence Photo.

Roy was saved as a young teenager at Capitol Hill Baptist Church during a Sunday evening service. He followed in baptism and led a life for Christ. He was a member of the Gideon's International. Roy served as a prayer warrior for Southern Hills Baptist Church.

Roy loved his family dearly and enjoyed serving the Lord. He will be remembered for his love of Christ, his photography and his immaculate lawn. He was a dear friend to many. He will be deeply missed by his family but never forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his:

Parents, Ell Franklin Meler and Lillie Pearl Hall; Spouse,Patricia Jeanne Meler;

Son, James Neal Meler;

Daughter, Karen Jeanne Meler;

Brothe, Ell Leon Meler.

He is survived by his:

Son, Mark Meler and Jana; Daughter,Terry Flinn and Don; Daughter, Wanda Poteet and Gordon;

Four Grandchildren, Matthew Meler and Anna,Tresa Henshaw and Michael, Robert Meler and Amber and Ashlee Meler;

Five Great Grandchildren, Daniel Dorman,Timothy Dorman, Kyla Dorman, Chloe Meler, and Michael Meler.

As well as numerous extended family members and loving friends.