Roy Alan Sleeth

Roy Alan Sleeth obituary, St. Joseph, MO

Roy Alan Sleeth

Roy Sleeth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rupp Funeral Home - St. Joseph on Jan. 30, 2025.
Roy Alan Sleeth, 74, of Savannah, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at a Savannah health care facility. He was born November 4, 1950 in Maryville, MO, son of Delores and Clarence "Sam" Sleeth. Roy was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He worked at Blueside and later Walmart, and he also umpired youth baseball. He was a hard worker and loved to travel. He was a simple guy, who loved his kids and family. Roy was a member of the East Side Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by parents, and brothers, Ron, Rick, and David Sleeth. Survivors include: children, Brandi (Dan) Miller of Winston, MO, Kim Sleeth of Savannah, MO, Lori (Chris) Proctor of Cameron, MO, Robin (Brandon) King of St. Joseph, and Brian (Dana) Sleeth of Apex, NC, grandchildren, Alexas, Chase, Spencer, Jared, Evan, Colton, Kaleb, Kennedie, Kooper, Abe, and Harvey, 6 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Sleeth has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A private family Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Memorials are requested to the Mosaic Cancer Center.
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