Roy Henry Meier Jr., 86, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 2nd at Oak Grove United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1st at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove. Contributions may be made to the Methodist Church or the Senior Center Activity Fund.
Roy was born December 10, 1928, in Cole Camp, Missouri, the son of Roy Henry Sr. and Eva Marie (Reedy) Meier. He worked for Missouri Public Service for 40 years, retiring in 1991 and then taught electrical safety in several schools. Roy was the Mayor of Oak Grove for 8 years in the 1980s and a Councilman for several years. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and was President of local IBEW #814. Roy was also a member of the Methodist Church.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents. His survivors include his wife of 66 years, Emma Lou Meier of the home; daughter, Melodie Elledge (Lyn) of Lee’s Summit, MO; two grandchildren, Ryan Soendker (Lauren) of Lone Jack, MO & Jordan Elledge of Lee’s Summit, MO; and two great-grandchildren, Allie & Avalee Soendker.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441