James Russel Alsbury
May 23, 1926 - October 1, 2009
Biography
STANBERRY, MO : James R. (Speed) Alsbury, 83, a lifelong resident of Stanberry, MO passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Albany, MO Hospital.
He was born May 23, 1926 in Stanberry, Missouri, the son of Thomas H. and Sylvia (Barber) Alsbury.
On May 22,1948, he married Fayetta Walker at the First Christian Church in Stanberry, MO.
James had worked as a conductor for the Wabash Railroad. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College. He was a veteran of the Air Force having served during World War II. James was a member of the Raymond Sager American Legion Post #260, Stanberry; a longtime member of the Pony Expressman Barber Shop Chorus. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Stanberry, MO., where he had served as chior director.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Fayetta; 2 Daughters, Marsha (Lynn) Leopard, Chillicothe, MO and Michelle Alsbury, Kansas City, MO; 1 Son, Mark (Pati) Alsbury, Kansas City, MO; Grandchildren, Chris Alsbury, Matthew (Katie) Leopard, Nathan (Jennifer) Leopard, Hayley Leopard, and Ashley Alsbury; Great Grandchildren, Christina Alsbury and Jonas Leopard, .
He was preceded in death by by his parents; Brother, Tom Alsbury, Jr.; Sister, Jane Mallory; and Daughter-In-Law, Cathy Alsbury.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 5, at the Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO. Burial with Military Rites in High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 Sunday at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO, where friends may call after 3:00 Sunday.
Facts
Born: May 23, 1926
Death: October 1, 2009
Place of Death: N.W. Medical Center
Occupation: Conductor
Organizations: Stanberry United Methodist Church, American Legion, Pony Express Barber Shop Chorus
Survivors
Fayetta Alsbury, Spouse
Marsha (Lynn) Leopard, Daughter
Michelle Alsbury, Daughter
Mark (Pati) Alsbury, Son
Chris Alsbury, Grandson
Matthew (Katie) Leopard, Grandson
Nathan (Jennifer) Leopard, Grandson
Hayley Leopard, Granddaughter
Ashley Alsbury, Granddaughter
Christina Alsbury, Great-granddaughter
Jonas Leopard, Great-grandson
Preceded in Death By
Thomas H. Alsbury, Father
Sylvia "Barber" Alsbury, Mother
Tom Alsbury Jr., Brother
Jane Mollory, Sister
Cathy Alsbury, Daughter-in-law
Services
Visitation
Sunday October 4, 2009, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO
Funeral Service
Monday October 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO
Burial
Monday October 5, 2009 at High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, MO
Donations
Memorial donations can be made to Stanberry United Methodist Church and/or Pineview Manor.
May 23, 1926 - October 1, 2009
Biography
STANBERRY, MO : James R. (Speed) Alsbury, 83, a lifelong resident of Stanberry, MO passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Albany, MO Hospital.
He was born May 23, 1926 in Stanberry, Missouri, the son of Thomas H. and Sylvia (Barber) Alsbury.
On May 22,1948, he married Fayetta Walker at the First Christian Church in Stanberry, MO.
James had worked as a conductor for the Wabash Railroad. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College. He was a veteran of the Air Force having served during World War II. James was a member of the Raymond Sager American Legion Post #260, Stanberry; a longtime member of the Pony Expressman Barber Shop Chorus. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Stanberry, MO., where he had served as chior director.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Fayetta; 2 Daughters, Marsha (Lynn) Leopard, Chillicothe, MO and Michelle Alsbury, Kansas City, MO; 1 Son, Mark (Pati) Alsbury, Kansas City, MO; Grandchildren, Chris Alsbury, Matthew (Katie) Leopard, Nathan (Jennifer) Leopard, Hayley Leopard, and Ashley Alsbury; Great Grandchildren, Christina Alsbury and Jonas Leopard, .
He was preceded in death by by his parents; Brother, Tom Alsbury, Jr.; Sister, Jane Mallory; and Daughter-In-Law, Cathy Alsbury.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 5, at the Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO. Burial with Military Rites in High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 Sunday at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO, where friends may call after 3:00 Sunday.
Facts
Born: May 23, 1926
Death: October 1, 2009
Place of Death: N.W. Medical Center
Occupation: Conductor
Organizations: Stanberry United Methodist Church, American Legion, Pony Express Barber Shop Chorus
Survivors
Fayetta Alsbury, Spouse
Marsha (Lynn) Leopard, Daughter
Michelle Alsbury, Daughter
Mark (Pati) Alsbury, Son
Chris Alsbury, Grandson
Matthew (Katie) Leopard, Grandson
Nathan (Jennifer) Leopard, Grandson
Hayley Leopard, Granddaughter
Ashley Alsbury, Granddaughter
Christina Alsbury, Great-granddaughter
Jonas Leopard, Great-grandson
Preceded in Death By
Thomas H. Alsbury, Father
Sylvia "Barber" Alsbury, Mother
Tom Alsbury Jr., Brother
Jane Mollory, Sister
Cathy Alsbury, Daughter-in-law
Services
Visitation
Sunday October 4, 2009, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO
Funeral Service
Monday October 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO
Burial
Monday October 5, 2009 at High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, MO
Donations
Memorial donations can be made to Stanberry United Methodist Church and/or Pineview Manor.
James Russel Alsbury
May 23, 1926 - October 1, 2009
Biography
STANBERRY, MO : James R. (Speed) Alsbury, 83, a lifelong resident of Stanberry, MO passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Albany, MO Hospital.
He was born May 23, 1926 in Stanberry, Missouri, the son of Thomas H. and Sylvia (Barber) Alsbury.
On May 22,1948, he married Fayetta Walker at the First Christian Church in Stanberry, MO.
James had worked as a conductor for the Wabash Railroad. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College. He was a veteran of the Air Force having served during World War II. James was a member of the Raymond Sager American Legion Post #260, Stanberry; a longtime member of the Pony Expressman Barber Shop Chorus. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Stanberry, MO., where he had served as chior director.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Fayetta; 2 Daughters, Marsha (Lynn) Leopard, Chillicothe, MO and Michelle Alsbury, Kansas City, MO; 1 Son, Mark (Pati) Alsbury, Kansas City, MO; Grandchildren, Chris Alsbury, Matthew (Katie) Leopard, Nathan (Jennifer) Leopard, Hayley Leopard, and Ashley Alsbury; Great Grandchildren, Christina Alsbury and Jonas Leopard, .
He was preceded in death by by his parents; Brother, Tom Alsbury, Jr.; Sister, Jane Mallory; and Daughter-In-Law, Cathy Alsbury.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 5, at the Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO. Burial with Military Rites in High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 Sunday at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO, where friends may call after 3:00 Sunday.
Facts
Born: May 23, 1926
Death: October 1, 2009
Place of Death: N.W. Medical Center
Occupation: Conductor
Organizations: Stanberry United Methodist Church, American Legion, Pony Express Barber Shop Chorus
Survivors
Fayetta Alsbury, Spouse
Marsha (Lynn) Leopard, Daughter
Michelle Alsbury, Daughter
Mark (Pati) Alsbury, Son
Chris Alsbury, Grandson
Matthew (Katie) Leopard, Grandson
Nathan (Jennifer) Leopard, Grandson
Hayley Leopard, Granddaughter
Ashley Alsbury, Granddaughter
Christina Alsbury, Great-granddaughter
Jonas Leopard, Great-grandson
Preceded in Death By
Thomas H. Alsbury, Father
Sylvia "Barber" Alsbury, Mother
Tom Alsbury Jr., Brother
Jane Mollory, Sister
Cathy Alsbury, Daughter-in-law
Services
Visitation
Sunday October 4, 2009, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO
Funeral Service
Monday October 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO
Burial
Monday October 5, 2009 at High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, MO
Donations
Memorial donations can be made to Stanberry United Methodist Church and/or Pineview Manor.
May 23, 1926 - October 1, 2009
Biography
STANBERRY, MO : James R. (Speed) Alsbury, 83, a lifelong resident of Stanberry, MO passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Albany, MO Hospital.
He was born May 23, 1926 in Stanberry, Missouri, the son of Thomas H. and Sylvia (Barber) Alsbury.
On May 22,1948, he married Fayetta Walker at the First Christian Church in Stanberry, MO.
James had worked as a conductor for the Wabash Railroad. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Northwest Missouri State Teachers College. He was a veteran of the Air Force having served during World War II. James was a member of the Raymond Sager American Legion Post #260, Stanberry; a longtime member of the Pony Expressman Barber Shop Chorus. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Stanberry, MO., where he had served as chior director.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Fayetta; 2 Daughters, Marsha (Lynn) Leopard, Chillicothe, MO and Michelle Alsbury, Kansas City, MO; 1 Son, Mark (Pati) Alsbury, Kansas City, MO; Grandchildren, Chris Alsbury, Matthew (Katie) Leopard, Nathan (Jennifer) Leopard, Hayley Leopard, and Ashley Alsbury; Great Grandchildren, Christina Alsbury and Jonas Leopard, .
He was preceded in death by by his parents; Brother, Tom Alsbury, Jr.; Sister, Jane Mallory; and Daughter-In-Law, Cathy Alsbury.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 5, at the Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO. Burial with Military Rites in High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 Sunday at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO, where friends may call after 3:00 Sunday.
Facts
Born: May 23, 1926
Death: October 1, 2009
Place of Death: N.W. Medical Center
Occupation: Conductor
Organizations: Stanberry United Methodist Church, American Legion, Pony Express Barber Shop Chorus
Survivors
Fayetta Alsbury, Spouse
Marsha (Lynn) Leopard, Daughter
Michelle Alsbury, Daughter
Mark (Pati) Alsbury, Son
Chris Alsbury, Grandson
Matthew (Katie) Leopard, Grandson
Nathan (Jennifer) Leopard, Grandson
Hayley Leopard, Granddaughter
Ashley Alsbury, Granddaughter
Christina Alsbury, Great-granddaughter
Jonas Leopard, Great-grandson
Preceded in Death By
Thomas H. Alsbury, Father
Sylvia "Barber" Alsbury, Mother
Tom Alsbury Jr., Brother
Jane Mollory, Sister
Cathy Alsbury, Daughter-in-law
Services
Visitation
Sunday October 4, 2009, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO
Funeral Service
Monday October 5, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO
Burial
Monday October 5, 2009 at High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, MO
Donations
Memorial donations can be made to Stanberry United Methodist Church and/or Pineview Manor.
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