LEE ROY KEY was born Dec. 2, 1945 in Tallassee,
AL and went home to meet the his Lord and Savior
on Sept. 29, 2022 in Mesquite, TX at the age of
76.
Roy is preceded in death by his wife Laura Key,
longtime companion Kathy Ramsey, sister Mary Sue
Key and his parents E. W. and Mary Key. Left to
cherish Lee's memory is his brother Ray Key and
wife Nita, brother Tim Key, grandchildren Heidi,
Madison, Nathan, Summer, Oceana, Henry, Viola a
nd Josh and numerous other family members and
friends.
Lee proudly served his country in the U.S Army
and served in the Vietnam Conflict. He stayed
in close contact with his brothers in arms and
attended their reunions. He served with the 34th
Infantry Platoon Scout Dog Division during his
time in Vietnam and sadly lost his Scout Dog
Pirate in one of his many battles. He received
the National Defense Service Medal, Combat
Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal with
3 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the
Expert Marksman Award. Lee was a highly decorated
War Hero that will be laid to rest with Military
Honors at DFW National Cemetery due to his faithful
and honorable service to his Country.
After the Military Lee began working for W.A.L.T.
in Mesquite for 31 years and made numerous friends
along the way who are all left to cherish his
memory and legacy that he leaves behind.
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Anderson-Clayton-Gonzalez Funeral Home Chapel
1111 MILITARY PKWY
MESQUITE, TX 75149
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Funeral Service
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
9654 - Anderson-Clayton-Gonzalez Funeral Home Chapel
1111 MILITARY PKWY
MESQUITE, TX 75149
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Committal Service
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
DFW National Cemetery
2000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75211