Roy Abercrombie

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Mr. Roy Earl Abercrombie, 65, of Noel, Missouri, departed this life on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri, after a long battle with cancer.

Roy entered this life on July 7, 1950, in Noel, Missouri, one of seven children born to the late Walter William “W.W.” and Ella Mae (Rogers) Abercrombie. He was raised in Noel and was a 1969 graduate of McDonald County High School. In 1971 he enlisted in the Untied States Air Force, serving as a Gunner on the C-130 during Vietnam. After being honorably discharged in 1978, he moved to Wichita, Kansas. For several years he was employed by B&W Tobacco in Wichita. Prior to his retirement in 2000, he was named Salesman of the Year. He retired home to Noel, Missouri, and founded R&N Handyman Service. He also worked for several of the area campgrounds as a bus driver. He enjoyed golfing, playing pool and was an accomplished horseman. Roy attended Mill Creek Baptist Church when his health would allow.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a stepdaughter, Kathlyn Martin.

Roy is survived by his wife, Jann Abercrombie of the home; two children, Constance D. Abercrombie and Cheston R. Abercrombie both of Wichita, Kansas; a stepson, Ernest Earl Cooper of Noel, Missouri; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a brother, Jerry Abercrombie and wife, Linda, of Noel, Missouri; five sisters, Bettie Crane of St. Charles, Missouri, Evelyn Presley of Rogers, Arkansas, Marjorie Rutledge of Cape Fair, Missouri; Carolyn Hanlon and husband, Ron, of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Marilyn Nelson and husband, Bill, of Noel, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Abercrombie are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 2016, in the Noel Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes with Bro. Mark Hall officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Southwest City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 5-7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Memorials are being directed to Feed America and contributions may be left at the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Missouri.