Vernon LeRoy Massey Pleasanton, Kansas Obituary

Vernon LeRoy Massey

<p>Vernon LeRoy &quot;Roy&quot; Massey, age 98, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on October 7, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on February 9, 1922 in Miami County, Kansas the son of William and Beulah Boone Massey.&nbsp; He graduated from La Cygne High School in the Class of 1940.&nbsp; He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Ruth Knapp in June of 1978.&nbsp; She preceded him in death November 26, 2011.&nbsp; He was also preceded&nbsp; in death by his parents and three brothers, James, William and Jerald Massey.&nbsp; He was a member of the VFW and the Carpenters Union.&nbsp; Roy is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Graveside service will be held 2 pm Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kansas.&nbsp; Those attending are asked to wear masks and social distance.&nbsp; Individual respects and condolences can be made Sunday October 11, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.&nbsp; &nbsp;Contributions are suggested to Vitas Hospice or La Cygne Senior Center.&nbsp; Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.&nbsp;</p>
February 9, 1922 - October 7, 202002/09/192210/07/2020
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Vernon LeRoy "Roy" Massey, age 98, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on October 7, 2020.  He was born on February 9, 1922 in Miami County, Kansas the son of William and Beulah Boone Massey.  He graduated from La Cygne High School in the Class of 1940.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.  He was united in marriage to Ruth Knapp in June of 1978.  She preceded him in death November 26, 2011.  He was also preceded  in death by his parents and three brothers, James, William and Jerald Massey.  He was a member of the VFW and the Carpenters Union.  Roy is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  

Graveside service will be held 2 pm Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Oak Lawn Cemetery, La Cygne, Kansas.  Those attending are asked to wear masks and social distance.  Individual respects and condolences can be made Sunday October 11, 2020 at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, La Cygne Chapel.   Contributions are suggested to Vitas Hospice or La Cygne Senior Center.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com. 

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Sunday, October 11 2020
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Schneider Funeral Homes &amp; Crematory, LaCygne Chapel
202 N 4th St
La Cygne, KS 66040
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