Mr. Ligon was a systems analyst and programmer for Clean Uniform Company, St. Louis, MO. He had previously worked at Midwest Home Savings & Loan and the Casino Queen.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, George L. and Bessie, nee Hill, Ligon; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Mae Bossing; and two brothers-in-law, Wayne Rippee and Randall Bossing.
Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Carolyn K., nee Bossing, Ligon, whom he married on June 20, 1987, in Springfield, MO;
two sons, Gary Lee (Christina) Brannaman
and Justin (Shawndell) Brannaman, both of Belleville, IL;
six grandchildren, Taylor, Chandler, Natalee, Teagan, and Ashlyn Brannaman,
and Kahari Zesch;
four sisters, Georgia (Bill) Cantrell of Marshfield, MO,
Margie (Ed) Mitchell of Fairplay, MO,
Charlotte Rippee of Seymour, MO,
and Linda (Russell) Claxton of Seymour, MO;
nieces and nephews;
his God-child, Carrie Edson;
and his canine companion, Big Boy Thor.
Memorials may be made to the Belleville Area Humane Society. Condolences may be expressed online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Holman Howe Funeral Home, Seymour, MO.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 1, at Holman Howe Funeral Home, Seymour, MO. Burial will follow at Seymour Masonic Cemetery, Seymour, MO.
Condolences Left For Roy Ligon
Dear Carolyn:
I was shocked to see that Roy Dale
passed away. You two fought a hard battle for many years. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do for you, you only have to call.
Joyce Moore, Caseyville, Illinois, 62232
Carolyn, I know we are never ready for times like this, but with the things that you and Roy have been going through I know God finally said, Roy it’s time to come home. Prayers and Love coming your way.
Mickey Simmons, East Carondelet, Illinois , 62240
Carolyn, I know we are never ready for times like this, but with the things that you and Roy have been going through I know God finally said, Roy it’s time to come home. Prayers and Love coming your way.
Mickey Simmons, East Carondelet, Illinois , 62240
My condolences to the entire family and may the Lord pour upon you His peace and comfort.
Leslie Ward, Hazelwood, Missouri, 63042
Dear Sweet Carolyn- I’m so sorry I can’t be with you during this time in your life. Please know my heart aches for you and your family to hear of Roy’s passing. May recalling the love you shared help your through this sad time. Your friend, Vicki
Vicki Evans, OFallon, IL, 62269
CAROL, ABBEY WAS ON FACEBOOK LAST WEEK AND SAW A MESSAGE THAT ROY HAD PASSED. SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS BACK IN OCTOBER. WE’LL NEVER FORGET HIM AND ALL THE FUN WE HAD-ESP. OUR 2 TRIPS TO THE KEYS. WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE THESE MEMORIES-JUST FOUND OUT 1/10/16
CHUCK AND TERESA DYKEMAN, PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA, 33980