Roy Duane Disher, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on June 22, 2025. Born in Fort Meade, Md., on February 22, 1954, Roy spent his early years in Connecticut before settling in Mooresville, where he built a life full of ingenuity, independence, and unexpected joy.

In his younger years in Connecticut, Roy was an active member of a local car club, fueling a lifelong love for classic cars, racecars, motorcycles, and anything with an engine. A mechanic by trade and a handyman by nature, Roy was always drawn to the odd, rare, or forgotten. Whether it was a beat-up golf cart, a rare dune buggy, or even a motorized train to pull the kids around at the campsites, if it was a bargain then Roy saw the potential and brought it back to life.

He owned Pro Tech Racing and a tile company, and proudly worked for NASCAR. In retirement, he traveled to campsites, cooking, creating, and continuing to find joy in the simple things. He was a jokester, a musician, and a collector of the quirky, playing his stomp fiddle and banjo while surrounded by tools, memories, and the people (and pets) he loved in his own unique way.

Roy is survived by his daughter, Lauren Lane, and her husband, Tyrone Lane; his son, Daniel Disher; and daughter-in-law, Jessica Disher; and his five grandchildren, Cadence Lane, Isaiah Lane, Hailey Lane, Liana Disher, and Benjamin Disher. His grandkids were his pride even if he didn’t always say it out loud; he found odd, humorous, and thoughtful ways to show his love, often appearing unannounced with something unexpected in hand. He is also survived by his former wife, Diane Disher, the mother of his children.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Disher; his mother, Margot Spitzer; his stepfather, William Spitzer; his brother, Bob Disher; and his cherished cats, Fonzi and Shotzi.

Roy wasn’t always one to show affection openly. He kept much of his love and emotion close to the chest, but it was always there, deeply rooted and strong. His love could be quiet or unconventional, but for those who knew him best, it was unmistakable.

In keeping with his wishes, Roy will be cremated, and no formal service will be held. His legacy lives on in every engine he rebuilt, every laugh he sparked, every campsite he visited, and every person –especially his family — who carries a story about something only Roy would have done.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Disher family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.