WCF SECTION PRESS RELEASE #20-21
ROY DRURY K4DCT IS A SILENT KEY
Roy Drury K4DCT passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2020, after a prolonged period of illness. Roy was serving as ARRL Emergency Coordinator for Hillsborough County ARES/RACES up until shortly before his death and was serving as an ARRL Assistant Section Emergency Coordinator for the ARRL West Central Florida Section. Roy had previously served as an Assistant Emergency Coordinator for Hillsborough County ARES/RACES. Roy is survived by his wife Dawn K2WLS, who is currently serving as an ARRL District Emergency Coordinator and an Assistant Emergency Coordinator with Hillsborough County ARES/RACES, his son and daughter who are both licensed amateur radio operators.
Darrell Davis KT4WX, Section Manager of the ARRL West Central Florida Section had this to say upon Roy’s passing, “Roy never thought about himself but only the good of his family and serving others. Roy provided great leadership for Hillsborough County ARES/RACES and great service to the amateur radio community and . He will be missed by all who new him.”
A GoFundMe account has been established to help the Drury family with final expenses and medical expenses. For more information please go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/druryfamilycare.