James William McCroy Sr. age 71, of, De Soto Missouri. Passed away on October 30, 2010, in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born June 5th 1939, in Rosedale Mississippi. He was a thirty year retired Welder from Central Mine Equipment Co of Earth City Missouri, as well as a member of Machinist Union Local 1345 of Bridgeton Missouri. James and his wife Verla (Sue) were married for fifty-two years.
James is survived by,
Wife- Verla (Sue) McCroy, (nee Brown) of De Soto Missouri
Daughter- Tammy Sue (Wayne ) McDowell of Hillsboro Missouri.
Daughter- Karen Lynn ( Rick) Ross of Hillsboro Missouri.
Son- James William (Amy) McCroy Jr. of Pevely Missouri
Sister-Eva Killian of Fenton Missouri.
Sister-Irene Berry of Bentonville Arkansas.
Also survived by
8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, nephew, nieces, family and friends.
Preceded in death by,
Father-William Hardin McCroy
Mother-Irene McCroy. (nee Williams)
Visitation- Monday, November 1, 2010, 6 to 8PM at Brown Funeral Home,
Hillsboro, Missouri
Funeral- Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at 11AM in the Brown Funeral Home Chapel.
Entombment-Peace Ridge Cemetery, De Soto Missouri.