Harold Kay

Harold ?Killer? Roger Kay of Potosi, Missouri departed this life January 5, 2009 at Life Care Center of Sullivan having reached the age of sixty four years, nine months and twenty days. He was born on March 16, 1944 a son of the late Harold E. Kay and Goldie Volner Kay.

?Killer? served in the United States Army for three years. The many badges he received were NDSM, one year safe driving badge, sharpshooter (Carbine), Marksman Badge (MSL Lnch) and Expert (Rifle M-1). He was a member of the Potosi Elks, Salem Eagles and ARA (American Rifle Association).

Those who remain to mourn the passing of his life are four sons John Kay of Springfield, Mark Kay and wife Lela of Potosi, Scott Kay and wife Loretta of Leasburg, Leon Kay and special friend Dayna Sutherland of Potosi; daughter Keela Allen and special friend Dennis Owens of Mineral Point; step daughters Alisa Brawley and husband Luke of Potosi, Alice Fierce and husband Tim of Potosi; sister Donna English and husband Jim of LaGrange, Kentucky; brothers Dwayne McDonald and special friend Debbie Renshaw of Salem, Matt Kay and wife Mary of Potosi; eight grandchildren; six step grandchildren; many nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends who will sadly miss him.

Our dad was a hero to many people. He overcame more difficulties in life than most people ever face and always did it without complaining. His true passions in life were playing cards, fishing, hunting deer, turkey and wild boars. He had many great friends who made sure that NOTHING would keep him from enjoying the ultimate thrill of the next big buck or gobbler. Whether it be by creating equipment to help him hunt or even packing his little rear out into the woods and setting him up. His friends were ALWAYS there for him. He was truly blessed with many friends and a special thanks goes out to all of you. When our dad wasn?t hunting, he enjoyed playing Texas Hold?Em with his buddies or shooting matches. Our dads many talents included placing 13th in the entire nation with a 22 in St. Louis Nationals. He was a great friend, father and grandpa that no one will soon forget. All the challenges he has overcome in his life are true testaments of what an inspiration he was to everyone who knew him.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 1 PM at the Britton Chapel with Rev. Leonard Compton officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Chuck Vance, Micky Goodson, Roger Gunther, Sam Price, John Crawley and Scott Portell.

Interment and final prayers were held at Sunset Hill Cemetery. All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of Britton Funeral Home of Potosi.