Leroy Michael

Hedgcoth

Leroy Michael Hedgcoth son of the late Ethel Bowen Hedgcoth and Martin Hedgcoth was born at Black, Missouri, on March 25, 1938. He departed this life at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 24, 2007, having attained the age of 68 years, nine months and 30 days.

On February 6, 1960 in Oates, Missouri, Leroy was united in marriage to Norma Barton. To this loving union two children were born. Leroy was a member of the Locust Grove United Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge #239 in Lesterville. He was also a member of the Trustee Board of the Locust Grove United Baptist Church. Leroy was a member of the Lesterville R-4 School Board for 8 years. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, four wheeling, camping, playing dominos and card games. His greatest joy was spoiling his grandchildren.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, and three sisters, Dorothy Garrison, Maxine Shy and Janice Ellerman.

Leroy is susrvived by his wife Norma of Black; one son, Michael Raymond Hedgcoth and wife Ellen of Salem; one daughter, Trudy Annette Sutton and husband Greg of Viburnum; one brother, Ray Hedgcoth and wife Margie of Mesa, AZ, five sisters, Delsie Troutman and husband Ralph of Affton; Vivian Moore of Simi Valley, CA, Nina Blagg of Belleville, IL, Alpha Barnes of Black, and Frances Piser and husband Hal of Denver, CO; three grandchildren, Tim, Benjamin and Arielle, and one great-granddaughter, Ava. Leroy will also be sadly missed by many other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

Funeral Services were held at the Locust Grove United Baptist Church on Sunday January 28, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.
Burial: Barton Cemetery
Ministers: Pastor Bill Mathes and Reverend Carlton Mathes

Pallbearers: Charles Thompson, Greg Sutton, Scott Shy, Lloyd Camden, Benjamin Sutton and Dennis Barton.

Honorary Pallbearers: Arielle Sutton, Tim Conduitt and Ava Conduitt.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Lesterville, Missouri

Memorials: Locust Grove United Baptist Church, Oates, Missouri