Apostle Roy L. Dugger

Apostle Roy L. Dugger was born Feb. 15, 1969, to the late James Levi Dugger and Elise Brown Dugger of Lumber City.
He received his education through the Telfair County School System. He later obtained his Commercial Driver’s License from Altamaha Technical College.
Roy began his career as a truck driver driving for over 25 years, his last job was a fork lift operator.
As a teenager he relocated to Philadelphia, Penn., where he resided for five years. His love for the South and his community brought him back to Lumber City at a young age. He dedicated his life to God. He joined Full Gospel Church of God under the leadership of Bishop William Hollis, under Bishop Hollis teaching and leadership Roy became a minister. Several years later he founded his own church Abundant Grace, where he opened the doors and heart and welcomed all.
Roy’s favorite scripture is Matthew 3: 10-11
The ax is already at the root of the tree, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Roy died July 28 at Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald. Roy Parents along with 11 siblings who preceded him in death Edgar Dugger, Charles L. Dugger, Vernon Dugger, Tray C. Dugger, Williams L. Dugger, Otis Dugger, Louise Dugger-McNeil, Jewel Dugger-Chatman, Elise B. Smith, Surleady Smith-Clark, and Inell Dugger-Brown.
Survivors include his ex-wife Twana Howell Dugger of Lumber City; daughter Deja Howell; grandsons Mican Howell-Dixon and Kamari Reese, all of East Orange, N.J.; brother W. Cliff Dugger (Sophia) of Lumber City; sisters Malinda Siler of Philadelphia, Penn., Gloria Dugger of Waycross and Lei Dugger of Hinesville; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Services were held Aug. 10 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Lumber City. Burial was in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Lumber City.