Roy York McElwee, 87, Crane, Missouri was born September 22, 1938 in Springfield, Missouri
to Joseph Scylar and Marie Alice (Toye) McElwee and departed this March 20, 2026 in Cox Medical Center south Springfield, Missouri,
Roy is a lifelong resident of the area and member of the Morning Star Baptist Church Crane, Missouri. Roy worked as a mechanic and Pastor for over 57 years serving in several churches, including, Ponce Del Leon Baptist Church, Jamesville Baptist church Galena Baptist Church and particularly fond of serving the Friendship Baptist Church un Marshfield, Missouri. Roy also enjoyed fishing , working on cars and loved the little children.
Roy was Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marie; a son, Stevie McElwee; a grandson, and brother, Clarence McElwee. Ronald
Survivors include his wife, Delores McElwee of the home; three daughters, Sonya Sue Brown of Kirksville, Missouri, Tonya Cantwell (David) of Hurley,Missouri and Amber Nichole Fogel (Brian) of Ponce Del Leon, Missouri; 2 brothers, Joye McElwee (Karen) of Bolivar, Missouri; 7 grandchildren, Joseph, Rosa, Wendy, Lindsay, Allie, Sam and Everly; 18 great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. At the Morning Star Baptist Church Crane, Missouri. Burial will follow at the Crane Community Cemetery Crane under the care of Westrip Funeral Home Crane. Visitation will be Monday March 23, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. Until 8:00- p.m. In the funeral home.
Roy York McElwee, 87, Crane, Missouri was born September 22, 1938 in Springfield, Missouri
to Joseph Scylar and Marie Alice (Toye) McElwee and departed this March 20, 2026 in Cox Medical Center south Springfield, Missouri,
Roy is a lifelong resident of the area and member of the Morning Star Baptist Church Crane, Missouri. Roy worked as a mechanic and Pastor for over 57 years serving in several churches, including, Ponce Del Leon Baptist Church, Jamesville Baptist church Galena Baptist Church and particularly fond of serving the Friendship Baptist Church un Marshfield, Missouri. Roy also enjoyed fishing , working on cars and loved the little children.
Roy was Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marie; a son, Stevie McElwee; a grandson, and brother, Clarence McElwee. Ronald
Survivors include his wife, Delores McElwee of the home; three daughters, Sonya Sue Brown of Kirksville, Missouri, Tonya Cantwell (David) of Hurley,Missouri and Amber Nichole Fogel (Brian) of Ponce Del Leon, Missouri; 2 brothers, Joye McElwee (Karen) of Bolivar, Missouri; 7 grandchildren, Joseph, Rosa, Wendy, Lindsay, Allie, Sam and Everly; 18 great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. At the Morning Star Baptist Church Crane, Missouri. Burial will follow at the Crane Community Cemetery Crane under the care of Westrip Funeral Home Crane. Visitation will be Monday March 23, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. Until 8:00- p.m. In the funeral home.
