Daniel Christy

Daniel D. Christy, 91, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014, at Windsor Place Nursing Center in Iola. Daniel Decatur Christy, the son of Daniel Phillip and Fay (Lingenfelter) Christy, was born October 16, 1923 on the family farm in rural Coffey County. He graduated from LeRoy High School and worked for Doc Meats several years farming. He served in the U.S. Army from 1944-1946. He worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad for nine years and for Kenny Winn for ten years. His last employment was with the Woodson County Co-op for 22 years which he loved. He quit to take care of his wife, Shirley Christy. Daniel married Beulah Miller and they later divorce. He and Shirley Colleen Crotts were married June 19, 1968. She preceded him in death August 29, 1997. Daniel was a member of the First Christian Church of LeRoy, Kansas. He enjoyed visiting with people at the Iola McDonald's. Surviving members of the family include:daughter Donna D. Christy Bowen of Chanute, KS, son Donald D. Christy of Halstead, KS, brother Calvin Christy of LeRoy, KS, grandsons Kevin Bowen of LeRoy, KS, Shawn Christy and Tyler Christy, granddaughters Karin Bowen Platt of Virgil, KS, and Amy Christy Fox, great grandkids Blaine & Emma Platt of Virgil, KS, Brandon & Shaylie Bowen of Muskogee, OK and several nieces and nephews. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley Christy, brother Royce Christy and sisters Phyllis Storrer and Ruth Storrer. VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at the First Christian Church of LeRoy, Kansas FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at the First Christian Church of LeRoy, Kansas BURIAL: Logue Cemetery southeast of LeRoy, Kansas MEMORIAL: First Christian Church of LeRoy Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com .