Leslie Judy

Leslie Harold "Les" Judy, 88, of Pleasant Hill, was born May 2, 1925, in Oskaloosa, Kansas the son of Alvin J. and Dora Mae (Parham) Judy. He departed this life January 18, 2014, at the St. Luke's-East Hospital, Lee's Summit, surrounded with love and family.

Les was a proud United States Navy veteran.

On, May 29, 1963, he was united in marriage to Inez Arminta Spencer in Raytown, Missouri.

Les had been employed as a Financial & Loan Legal Representative for the Union Finance Co. Later he became a general contractor. He owned and operated the L.H. Judy General Contractor Company specializing in concrete repair and foundations. Les was a member of the Pleasant Hill First Christian Church. He was a former member of the Independence Kiwanis's and Lions Club. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping; he especially loved a good auction.

Les was preceded in death by four brothers, Kenneth Gully, Acey Judy, Jack Judy, and Lee Judy.

He is survived by his wife Inez of Pleasant Hill; four children, Sharon L. (and Paul) Earl of LaCygne, Kansas, Leslie H. "Les" (and Rose) Judy, Jr. of Belton, Steven Judy of Dallas, Texas, and Michelle (and Darrin) Mackey of Marshfield, Missouri; five grandchildren, Brandee M (and Howard) Zahner of St. Louis, Lynsey (and Scott) Bernard of Pecos, New Mexico, Joshua Mackey, Brandon Mackey, and Ryan Mackey all of Marshfield; two great grandchildren, Paxton and Arlo; one sister Mary Hartstock of Kansas City; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 23, 2013, at the funeral home. Reverend D. Kent Deubner and Mr. Chuck Spencer officiated. Music was rendered by Reverend Tony Reynolds. Cremation was accorded following the service. Inurnment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery at a later date. Honorary casket bearers are Ron Hartsock, Joe Nielsen, Nielsen, John Spencer, Paul Spencer and Ron Spence.

Visitation was held prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasant Hill First Christian Church and may be sent in care of the funeral home.