Ernest Leroy Showers “Roy” of Springfield, VA passed away suddenly on July 4, 2014. Roy was raised in Linden, VA in Fauquier County. He graduated from James Madison University in 1976 and was employed by VISA, Inc. retiring as a manager. Roy loved traveling and exploring new places. Roy is survived by his loving wife Linda “Lynn” Showers. He was the son-in-law to Mary Figard, brother-in-law to D’Ann (Steve) Atkinson, Reginald (Debby) Figard and Janet (Sam) Brutcher, uncle to Tara and Kelly Figard, and nephew of Dorothy Shiflett. Roy is also survived by a host of cousins. He was preceded in death by his father William Showers, Sr., brother William “Jack” Showers, Jr., and grandmother Ruth Showers. His father-in-law Ross Figard passed away in February 2015. Interment will take place on October 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Leeds Cemetery, Markham, VA.