Leonard Dale Mckelvey

Leonard Dale McKelvey, 90, of Paragould, died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. He was born September 16, 1921 in Paragould, Arkansas the son of the late Menoa Leonard and Belva Welchel McKelvey. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur and Jim McKelvey. He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company for 31 years, was of Methodist belief and loved fishing. Leonard served his country during the World War II in the Army Air Corps. He is survived by his wife: Onari Yvonne McKelvey, of the home; son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Kathy McKelvey of Belleville, IL; brothers: Ray McKelvey of Morton, IL, Ralph McKelvey of Santa Fe, NM; grandchildren: Heather Allen and Kristen Black; great grandchildren: Tanner, Cade, Tucker and Cooper. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Thursday, at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel, 1:00 PM, Thursday, with Reverend Dave White and Reverend Melvin York officiating. Interment will follow at Greene County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Josh Black, Ronald McDonald, David Yates, Winston Yates, Mark McPherson, and Joe Wallace. Fred Rutledge is an honorary pallbearer. Sign online guestbook at www.heathfuneralhome.com.