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LeROY LOUIS "LEE" HEGGY

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Center High School MCC Longview Northwest Missouri State University

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LeROY HEGGY Obituary

LeRoy Louis "Lee" Heggy, 61, of South Kansas City, passed away September 2, 2011 at Corner Brook Place. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a time of sharing memories at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 17, at the Park Lawn Chapel, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Wayside Waifs. Lee was born September 9, 1949 in Kansas City, MO, to Marjorie "Nancy" and LeRoy O. Heggy. He graduated in 1967 from Center High School and later received his bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Northwest Missouri State University. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Lee worked for Longview Community College for 33 years, retiring as Coordinator of the Media Center in December, 2010. He also worked for the Nelson-Atkins Museum more than 30 years. Lee is an Eagle Scout, a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Ivanhoe Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite Valley of Kansas City, and Ararat Shrine Temple. His hobbies included Civil War reenactment, writing, and genealogy. Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Sheryl Rae Heggy; mother, Marjorie "Nancy" Heggy; and sister, Donna Schupp. He will be missed by his father, LeRoy O. Heggy; sister, Diane Park and her husband Tim; nephews, nieces, other family and friends. You may send a message to the family or sign an on-line guest book via www.parklawnfunerals.com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home, (816) 523-1234.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 11, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for LeROY HEGGY

17 Entries

LuAnn Williams

January 24, 2012

I have never met Lee, except through emails. He and I talked about a program that he was doing for A&E about his Civil War Ancestor who was in the 141st NY Infantry. My ancestor was also in the 141st. My sympathy to his family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Judy Greene

October 26, 2011

I do not know if this site is still up, but feel I must try to express something of my thoughts and feelings. I just learned of Lee's passing yesterday, Oct. 25.

Lee had the most profound influence upon my sense of humor, what mattered in music, art, and fun. I knew him before & after high school and college. I cherish a painting he gave me, and still wear the Tolkien ring he made and gave to me. He & I once won a twist dance contest at NWMSU, and I may still have the hubcap trophy.

I knew his family, too, and my heart goes out to his dad--a man Lee loved & respected deeply, and to Diane as well. I wish I could have seen Lee one more time just to see his impish smile and to tell him how much his life has meant and will always mean to me.

Nate Fors

September 25, 2011

Lee and I spent a lot of time together in the mid-80s making art, listening to great music and making each other laugh ourselves to tears. We drifted apart but I'll never forget Lee. He taught me much. Cheers, Lee!

Doug Frost

September 24, 2011

In sad, grateful memory of my friend and mentor, Lee.

Donna Gaines

September 18, 2011

Lee was my second cousin whom I just had met in 2010 at our Family Reunion. Communicating with him we found a lot of common ground in our love of geneology, and the civil war. I was profoundly saddened by his passing, and send my deepest sympathy to his family. I only wish I had more time to spend getting to know him. I feel honored to have known him.

barbara Hankins

September 14, 2011

I had the pleasure of working with Lee many times during my years at Longview Community College and consider it an honor to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. A donation to Wayside Waifs in his honor has been made. Barbara Hankins, retired, Longview Community Coilege.

Donna

September 13, 2011

Lee: Now you are in peace. I'm glad you are not suffering anymore. I'm glad I got to help you through some tough times after your accident. I could always talk to you in a way you would listen. I just wish I knew all this history about you. Artist. Scholar. US Coastguard. Wow What a special person I cared for in the hospital. I knew you were a strong person mentally and physically. You got your wish- I didn't want you to suffer the rest of your life neither. I have been praying for you and your family. Until we meet again. As your dad called me your angel and I always smiled back at you-now I'm hoping you are smiling back at us with your mom, sister, wife, and other family members and friends who are with you. Donna

Rick Pilgrim

September 12, 2011

RIP my friend! It was a pleasure to know you these pass 30 years. Lee was a true gentleman & a scholar. Condolences to the family. He will be missed,

Dena Howe (Deal)

September 12, 2011

I went to NWMSU with Lee. His roomate Craig Roush dated my sister. He gave me one of his paintings back in 1974. The painting is of the Dean Pearson house that used to be on 3rd and Dewey in Maryville. He told me he wanted to give me the painting so I would always remember him. I remember him as a fun loving person that had a very unique style of his own. I loved his old car and cat too. I will miss him. My most sincere sympathies to his loved ones.

Annette Haynes

September 12, 2011

On behalf of the Center High School class of 1967, we send our condolences to Lee's family. We will hold our 45th reunion next summer and he will be remembered along with our other classmates who have passed away.

Robert Slater

September 12, 2011

I always enjoyed Lee and will miss his extremely interesting take on things. He was a very kind and humorous person.

Larry Smith (Hall)

September 11, 2011

When we were in seventh grade, Lee and I made a $1 bet on the '61 World Series. I won. He didn't pay. It became a standing joke between us after that. We'd be talking about something and he'd go, "Don't I still owe you a dollar?" Went on that way right through high school. Farewell, Lee.

Mary Badeen

September 11, 2011

Lee was a very important part of my life, I met him in college. He taught me things and made me feel cool just by being his friend.
I'm going to miss him so much. There aren't words to explain it.
It doesn't seem right that we lost him so soon, there was so much more to do. Sure wish I could have had just a little more time with him.

My greatest sympathy to his family.

September 11, 2011

Lee was a brilliant artist, a great talker and storyteller, a lover of music and books, and ultimately, a really kind soul.
Deborah Mann Berkeley, California

Marty Olson

September 11, 2011

Lee and I were very tight friends at NWMSU in 1970-72 and continued our friendship and contact for many years after. In more recent years our contact had waned considerably.
Lee had a profound effect on my artistic development as well as an appreciation for jazz and a broader sense of humor.
I will miss Lee immensely...

Meredith Gordon

September 11, 2011

I was friends with Lee back in the 70's and moved away and returned 20 years ago. I just reconnected with him via Facebook...I'm sorry I never got to see him in person after all these years. He was a talented person and will be missed.

Michael Benson

September 11, 2011

Lee was a nice man, always eager to help whatever media problem you might have. I knew him at Longview where he was a permanent fixture. My sympathy to his father and the rest of his family. Michael Benson

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