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LeRoy ColvinRoy Colvin LeeRoy Colvin, son of J.W. and Lecta Colvin died February 10, 1949. He was born in Versailles, MO October 4, 1892 and died at the age of 57 years at the home of Cecil Colvin, southeast of Versailles, where he had resided the past 2 years. He had been in failing health for several years, but his condition did not become serious until a few weeks ago. Friday morning at 2 a.m. he suffered a lung hemorrage and died suddenly. On October 19, 1913 he was married to Thelma Ferguson who died June 21, 1921. To this union were born 3 children: James Wray and Lorsey Leroy of Versailles and 1 daughter, Mrs. Violet Wismiwsky of Detroit, Michigan. He married Effie Morrison August 22, 1922 and they had 4 daughters and 2 sons. One daughter and 1 son died in infancy. The following children, with the wife and mother survive: Lorane and Maria of Versailles; Mrs. Lucille Rains, now with her husband on Guam; and Melvin, who is stationed in Germany. He also leaves two grandchildren, one sister: Gertie; two brothers: Arthur W. Colvin and Cecil Colvin of Versailles and a number of nieces and nephews. His entire life was spent in Morgan county. Interment in Big Rock cemetery. Pallbearers were: Ted Morrison, Pete Whitten, Mancel Morrison, James Huff and Ross Henry Huff. |