Philip L. McElroy Sr., Age 63, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away in his home on May 30, 2015, after an 8 ½ year battle with Cancer.

Graveside services will be held at Sparta City Cemetery, Sparta, MO on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home – East, 3540 E. Seminole Springfield, MO 65809 on Thursday, June 4th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Greenlawn Funeral Home-East.

Philip Sr. was born in West Plains, MO on February 23, 1952. He graduated from Central High School, (Class of 1970) Springfield, MO.

Philip L. McElroy Sr. was united in marriage to Nona (Cotter) McElroy on December 9, 1974. They were married 40 years.

Philip Sr. was Vice-President of Midwest Window & Door Corp. He had worked full time in the family business in various capacities for 45 years, serving as Plant Manager the last 40 years. He enjoyed farming and brush hogging. He called his Black Angus cattle “His Girls”. He was a member of Southside Church of Christ, Ozark, MO.

Philip L. McElroy Sr. is survived by his wife Nona McElroy of Nixa, MO; Clarence E. McElroy, brother of Springfield, MO; Keith R. McElroy Sr., brother and wife Linda McElroy of Bois D’ Arc, MO; a sister Ruth L. Lea and husband Russell K. Lea of Rogersville, MO; Philip L. McElroy II, son and wife Rachel Diane McElroy of Oldfield, MO; Garen Luke McElroy, son of Nixa, MO; a daughter Shalana La-Rae (McElroy) Warnick and husband Michael Anthony Warnick of Ozark, MO; Kyler Luke McElroy, grandson and Eden Diane McElroy, granddaughter of Oldfield, MO; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Philip Sr. was preceded in death by his father Clarence McElroy Sr. and mother Lucy Mae (Shetrone) McElroy, grandparents Tolbert E. and Nancy McElroy and Earl and Lucy Shetrone.

Special Thanks to Heather, Erin, Mary Ann and Faith at Hospice Compassus and many others.

Memorial donations in his memory may be given to Fair Haven Children’s Home, Strafford, MO.