8/10/1939 – 10/15/2023
Kansas City, Kansas
Roy David McNish Sr., 84, of Kansas City, Kansas (formerly of Lawrence, Kansas) passed away Sunday, October 15th, 2023 at home with his family by his side.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Elroy A. McNish and Rose Juanita Wasiner Powers, sister Wanda Randall and his wife Sharon McNish.
He leaves behind his daughter, Bonnie Gauna (Manuel), son, Roy Jr. (Ann), son, Monty (Nicole), all of Kansas City, Kansas and son, Robert of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Brother Raymond (Heavy) McNish, brother, Russell (Brenda) McNish and sister Vicki Powers all of Sedalia, Missouri. In-laws Robert & Sonjia Payne, Mary Payne, all of Lawrence, KS. Roberta & Michael Moore of Desoto, Kansas. 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He leaves many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
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