.Ernest “Roy” Springston, 57, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on January 2, 2023. Roy was born in Monett, Missouri on August 25,1965, the son of Ernest Alfred Springston and Joan Lee Cole (Cruise). Services will be held on Sunday, January 8th at 11 am at the McGilley & Frye Funeral Home 105 East Loula Street in Olathe, KS.
Roy is survived by his adoring husband of 22 years Marco Gaspar, who he loved to the moon and back. In addition to his husband, surviving family includes: his three sons Shane Springston and his wife Holly, of Benton, AR, Mark Springston of Joplin, MO, and Rob Springston, and his wife Sidney of Pineville, MO, one grandchild, Noah Springston, siblings David Springston, Danny Springston, Mary Tompkins, Elizabeth Rattles, Rozella Martinez Irizarry, and Donnie Springston, along with eight step-siblings, many nieces and nephews, and a number of friends, loved ones, and chosen family. He is preceded in death by his mother Joan Cole and step-father Loren Cole, father Ernest Alfred Springston and step-mother Viola Springston, and two siblings Gary Springston and Douglas Springston.
Roy was a member of the United States Air Force where he had the opportunity to be stationed in areas across the world. He especially enjoyed his time stationed in Greece and shared stories about his culinary adventures abroad. He worked as a dedicated Senior Manager for CVS for many years. There was almost nothing Roy enjoyed more than rooting for the Chiefs, except for enjoying a decadently good meal, a trait he shared with and passed on to his sons. Roy and Marco enjoyed spending time in the mountains together, playing cribbage, and spoiling their dogs. Roy was a gregarious, generous, and joyous presence in the lives of so many. He will forever be cherished and remembered by those who were fortunate enough to love him.
