Lee Roy Wisdom son of Ellen Newcom Wisdom and the late Ira Wisdom was born at Boss, Missouri, on April 14, 1943. He departed this life at the Harry S. Truman V.A. Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri, on January 2, 2009, having attained the age of 65 years, eight months and 19 days.
On August 6, 1994 in Bunker, Missouri, Lee Roy was united in marriage to Sharon Hodge. Lee Roy was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a former Mason, and a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. His hobbies included, pitching horseshoes, playing cards and softball, as well as riding four wheelers, boat riding and playing pool.
Lee Roy was preceded in death by his father, Ira Wisdom, one daughter, Leanna Wisdom, one brother, Wayne Wisdom and one sister, Sharon Wisdom.
Lee Roy is survived by his mother, Ellen Wisdom of Bunker, his wife, Sharon Wisdom of Bunker, one son, Devon Wisdom of Bunker, one brother, Erbie Wisdom and his wife Theresa of Bunker, his niece and nephew, Janet Wisdom and Jonathan Wisdom both of Springfield. Lee Roy will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Mon. 4 to 8 P.M.
McSpadden Funeral Home
Funeral Services: Tues. January 6, 2009 at 11 A.M. United Baptist Tabernacle
Minister: Ted Wisdom
Burial: Boss Cemetery, Boss, Missouri
Pallbearers: P.R. Gibson, Mike Barton, Lester Street, Kenny Haverstick, Kenny Wisdom and Bud Conway.
Honorary Pallbearers: Terry Wisdom, Mike Wisdom, Oman Terrill, Danny Black and Jay Terrill.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Bunker, Missouri
In Lieu of flowers: Wisdom Family