ROY ORVILLE WYSE

Roy Orville Wyse, 85, of Richmond, MO died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at his home.

Roy was born on September 18, 1932 in Camden, MO to James Blaine and Rosa Lee (Harrison) Wyse. He married Martha Lou Covey of Missouri City on August 28, 1955; they later divorced.

Survivors include: two sons and two daughters-in-law, Larry and Lisa Wyse of Richmond and Mark and Tammy Wyse of Richmond; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Brenda and Bill Cunningham of Milan, MO and Linda and Jim Coleman of Richmond; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Sharon Wyse of Richmond; 11 grandchildren, Shane Haymond, Bill Haymond, Phil Haymond, Courtney Surls, Dylan Wyse, Jamie Coleman, Ashley Heath, Matt Coleman, Amber Alderson, Kimberly Staley and Sara Brewer; 34 great-grandchildren with one on the way; 5 great-great-grandchildren;  one step-son, Travis Ramsey and his wife, Angie of Richmond; one step-daughter, DeAnna Ramsey and her significate other, Jim of St. Louis, MO; and 3 step-grandchildren, T.J. Ramsey, Tessa Ramsey and Tatum Ramsey.

In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by 9 brothers, James, Olan, Harrison, Glen, Harry, Junior, Everett and two who died in infancy; and two sisters, Lola McKinney and Francis Wagner.

Roy started at Ford Motor Company as a paint repairman in 1951.  He later became the local Union Rep for U.A.W. Local #249 where he held many positions. He then began his career with the International UAW as Auditor for Region 5 U.A.W. International from 1979 to 1987, then assistant Director Region 5 U.A.W. International from 1987 to 1989, then the Director for Region 5 U.A.W. International from 1989 to 1995, then finishing as Secretary Treasure for U.A.W. International from 1995 till 1998 when he retired.  Roy was an active community member where he served as a volunteer for the Orrick Fire Department. He was a member and a Deacon for the First Baptist church in Orrick. He was a member of the Orrick School Board for nine years and was the president for 3 years. He was a member of the Camden Masonic Lodge #223 where he held many positions. He was a member of the Ray County Veterans. Roy was Past President of the Little League Baseball in Orrick. He was always there to help his community any way he could.

The Family suggest memorial contribution be made to either the Ray County Veterans or to the Crossroads Hospice.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.   Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond where a Masonic service will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.  Burial will be in the South Point Cemetery in Orrick where military honors will be provided by the Ray County Veterans.  On line condolences may be left to the family at www.thurmfuneralhome.com