Staley LeRoy Snook, Sr., Cameron Missouri Veterans Home, formerly of Edgerton, Missouri, passed away February 17, 2020, at Cameron Hospital. 

Staley was born on December 17, 1929, to Roy William and Zelma Louise (Hornbeck) Snook in Smithville, Missouri. He grew up in the Edgerton/Smithville area and graduated from Edgerton High School, after which he joined the United States Marine Corps and served in China through 1949. Upon his return, he met his future wife, Sallie Evans, who was also a Marine, in San Diego, California. They were married in March 1952. The family moved back to Edgerton, Missouri, in 1959. 

Staley ran his own gas station and later worked at TWA as a stores clerk until his retirement. He was involved in the Edgerton Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Boy Scouts, Pioneer Days, and City Council. He also served in various city law enforcement capacities and served on the North Platte School Board. 

Staley was preceded in death by his wife, Sallie, in 2017; his parents; sisters Gladys Virginia Snook and Dorothy Louise Knieb; and three brothers, Jewell, Raymond and Marion. 

He is survived by his children, Staley, Jr. (Stephanie), Sheryl (John), Steven (Sara) and Sheldon (Mary McCord); as well as siblings, Earl (Diane), Marjorie (Walt) Stubbs and Martha Jane (David) Williams. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22nd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Edgerton with visitation one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Edgerton American Legion Post 445, 503 Belt Ave Edgerton, MO 64444