Lee Roy West 1929-1985

Lee Roy West, son of Henry and Addie Mae Warden West, was born in Richland on March 21, 1929 and departed this life March 12, 1985 at his home near Richland. He had attained the age of 55 years, 11 months, and 19 days.

He was united in marriage with Sadie Crossland on April 5, 1948, and to this union was born four sons and five daughters, all surviving.

Lee Roy has carpentered in the Pulaski County area for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Sadie, of the home; four sons, Roy, David, and Douglas, all of Waynesville, and Donald of Osage Beach; five daughters, Addie McKinnon, Rhonda Hainline and Robin Young, all of Waynesville; Lorna West of the home, and Paula Nuckolls of Pinnacle, North Carolina; one brother, Eddie of Waynesville; and three sisters, Linda Scott of Amarillo, Texas; Shirley McDowell of Osage Beach, and Polly Ann Crawford of Harrison, Ohio; 24 grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Bobby Gene, William Byron, and Frances West, and two sisters, Gladys Henry and Almeta Crossland.

Funeral services were held from the Colonial Funeral Chapel at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 1985 with Rev. Ray York officiating and under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapel.

The music was provided by Rusty Shadel, soloist and DeLores Shadel, organist.

Burial was in Idumea Cemetery.

Escorts were Donald Wieners, Jr., Marvin Gan, Jimmy Smith, Darold Wieners, Sr., Harold Elson, and Bobby Smith. Honorary escorts were Marvin Joe Gan, and Dorsey Crossland, Jr.