Roy R. Root, 71, of Lebanon, died on Monday, September 16, 2019 at his home.

He was born on Friday, August 6, 1948 to the late Louis M. Root and Ellen Root nee Henninger in Lebanon. He was a veteran of the Army in the Vietnam War.

Surviving are daughter Jennifer S. Root, Lebanon; grandchildren Jared Root and Joshua Root; brothers Edward Paul Root, Lebanon and Charles Root, Reading.

Viewing will be on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Christman’s Funeral Home, Inc., 226 Cumberland Street, Lebanon.

Funeral services will be on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, with full military honors, following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 42938, Philadelphia, PA 19101.

For more information, to order flowers, or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.christmansfuneralhome.com