Mr. Roy Harry Lacks of South Boston, VA died Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born in Halifax County, VA on March 9, 1936 and was 78 years old. He was the son of the late Charlie Henry Lacks and Nannie Seamons Lacks and was married to Mary Davis Lacks, who survives. He was a member of Ingram Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church and was retired from J.P. Stevens after 42 years of service. Mr. Roy Harry Lacks is survived by: His Wife Mary Davis Lacks of South Boston One Daughter Lisa Blanks & husband Dennis of Scottsburg Two Sons Tim Lacks & wife Debbie of Farmville David Lacks & wife Barbara of Scottsburg Six Grandchildren John Blanks, Melissa Conner, Dennis Blanks, Jr. Joni Gardner, Jennifer Lacks and David Lacks, Jr. Funeral services will be held at Ingram Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church, Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 11:00 A. M. with the Rev. Ron Sexton officiating. Burial will follow in the Clover Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home 3109 East Hyco Road, South Boston, VA 24592. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfunerals.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592