Lee Roy Secrest

September 22, 1920 - April 10, 2018

Dateline : San Antonio Lee Roy Secrest, formerly of Three Rivers, passed away peacefully in his San Antonio home Tuesday, April 10th, at the age of 97 with his son and family by his side. He was the husband of the late Sarah Joan “Jo” Crosby Secrest for 65 years. He was born on September 22, 1920, the son of Allen Thomas Secrest and Lottie Louise Rathke Secrest and brother to Attie Louise Secrest Pelham. He grew up in Simmons, until he proudly served in the US Army. Much of his service was spent in Burma, India, during World War II. When the war ended he returned to the US making a brief stop in East Texas where he met his sweetheart “Jo”. They soon settled in Alice where he worked and retired from Central Power and Light Co., and they raised their son Jay Allen Secrest. Upon retirement, the family moved to Three Rivers to be close to Lee Roy’s roots. He was a rancher, gardener, wood craftsman, member of the First Baptist Church, devoted husband, father and grandfather. Seven years ago, he and Jo moved to San Antonio to share a home with their son Jay, wife Kimberly, and grandchildren: Kayah, Jaden, Aleah, Boden, and Breah. Lee Roy Secrest was a servant in the Kingdom of God. He served with a quiet, wise, and steady strength that will be admired for generations and missed beyond measure. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2018 from 4-6 PM at Roberson Funeral Home, Three Rivers. Funeral Services will be at the First Baptist Church of Three Rivers on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 10 AM. Pastor David Kimberly of Alice will be officiating the service. Burial will follow at the Simmons Cemetery. Services entrusted to Roberson Funeral Home, Three Rivers. robersonfuneralhomes.net