OBITUARY

Leroy Junior McCrary of Richwoods, MO departed this life at his home, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, having reached the age of ninety-two years, four months and seven days. Leroy was born in St. Clair, MO on May 29, 1934, son of Claude McCrary and Jewell McCrary nee Hemker. In January of 1955 he was united in marriage to Lucinda McCrary and eight children came to bless this union. On July 22, 2015 he was united in marriage to Vickey Jane Mitchell and their families were joined as one.

Leroy is survived by his wife, Vickey McCrary of Richwoods, MO; by his children, Rhonda Smith and husband, Virgil, of St. Clair, MO, Sharon McCrary of Fletcher, MO, Judy Boyer of Richwoods, MO, Kathy Dornbach of Sullivan, MO, Patricia Peck of Richwoods, MO, Richard “Dickie” McCrary and wife, Cindy, of Fletcher, MO, Ronald McCrary of Fletcher, MO and William “Bill” McCrary and wife, Carrie, of Richwoods, MO; by two step-children, Karen Hardgrave and husband, Tim, of Gatewood, MO and Todd Hardgrave and wife, Jennifer, of Independence, MO; by many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Jewell McCrary; by his first wife, Lucinda McCrary; by one step-child, Kimberly Kelso; and by two sons-in-law, Herbert Littrell and Pat Dornbach.

Leroy was a Christian and member of Mercy Ministries in Richwoods, MO. During his working career he was employed as an equipment repairman for General Motors Corporation, retiring after over thirty years of service to the company. He was also a proud member of United Auto Workers union. Leroy was also a past member of American Legion in Richwoods, MO, had been a member of the Fox Hunters Association since he was young and had judged field trials for fox hunters. He loved to go fishing, hunting (especially fox hunting) and raising cattle on his farm. Leroy loved listening to country music and was also a avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. What meant most to him was time spent with family. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will be cherished by them all forever.

A kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, great and great-great-grandfather, uncle, great and great-great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Mercy Ministries in Richwoods, MO with Rev. Samuel Bishop officiating. Interment will be in Horine Cemetery in Richwoods, MO. Memorials may be made to the Fox Hunters Association. The family was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO.