Leroy Raulston

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Leroy Raulston, age 79, of Neosho, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was born August 27, 1944, to Henry Woodson Raulston and Elnora Schach. 

He was a lifelong area resident and worked for Tamko, Ragland Mills, and as a security guard for Bordertown Casino, and he was also a handyman. He was a member of the Hilldale Baptist Church. Leroy enjoyed working, watching Nascar Racing, and being a member of the McLiar’s Club - McDonald’s Coffee Club. He was extremely onrey and full of shenanigans.

 

Leroy was united in marriage to Nancy Carol Weems on May 11, 1963. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2013. 

He is survived by one daughter, Brenda Kay (Kevin) Keith of Seneca, Missouri, and two bonus daughters, Teresa Williams of Neosho, Missouri, and Christy Raulston of Webb City, Missouri, fifteen grandchildren including caregiver Amber Pendley, thirty-four great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, one brother, Oren (Sandy) Raulston of Neosho, Missouri, numerous nieces and nephews, other family members and many friends. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Buddy Raulston and Jimmey Raulston, one granddaughter, Kourtney Keith, and two sisters, Anna Green and Norma Shaw.

The Family will be receiving friends on Monday, September 18, 2023, from 5:30-7:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home in Neosho, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Stella, Missouri. Pallbearers will be Oren Raulston, Brad Raulston, Jake Raulston, Kevin Keith, Jay Boice and Joey Simpson. Contributions can be made in Leroy’s memory to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Heart of America Chapter, 2405 Grand Blvd. Ste. 520, Kansas City, MO 64108-2536.