Leonard Roy McElroy, age 80, of Pleasant Hope, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in his home. He was born April 2, 1934, in St. Joe, AR, to Amos and Mary (Kelly) McElroy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Helen Louise McElroy; a son Lyndvel McElroy; a daughter Lela Gilmore; two grandsons: Kyle McElroy and Billy Jackson; son in-law Terry Killingsworth; four brothers: Woodrow, Earl, David, and Amos; and four sisters: Ruth, Ellen, Lucille, and Ethel.
He is survived by ten children: Sarah Jackson and Bill of Springfield, MO, Ruth Robinson and Terry of Hartville, MO, Linda Wilson and Gary of Strafford, MO, Margaret Doke and Larry of Springfield, MO, Patty McElroy of Rogersville, MO, Paula Killingsworth of Springfield, MO, Lila Woollums and Nick of Ozark, MO, Paul McElroy and Monica Perkins of Clever, MO, Teri Cox and Clint of Sallisah, OK, and Sheri Soper and Carl of Fordland, MO; a daughter in-law Linda McElroy of Springfield, MO; 33 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, July 21, 2014, at Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO, with Dr. Pat Ward officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hope Cemetery, Pleasant Hope, MO. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Sunday, July 20, 2014, in the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.