Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


[McLeod, Willis Ruth         
 10/07/1894 - 12/07/1961  WWI Veteran]
Submitted by Billie Bournias


THE FAIRFIELD RECORDER;THURSDAY

DECEMBER 14, 1961; PAGE ONE

DEATH CLAIMS DR. W.R. McLEOD AT HOME DEC. 7

	Willis Ruth McLeod, 67, veterinarian and long-time resident of Fairfield, died at
his home early Thursday morning, December 7. Although he had not been well
for sometime, his death was unexpected.
	Funeral services were held from Calvary Baptist Church Saturday afternoon at
2 o’clock with the Rev. Jack McDaniel, pastor, the Rev. George Conn and the
Rev. S. Downey Mills, officiating. Interment followed at the Fairfield Cemetery.
	Paulbearers were L. J. Davis, Rankin Gilpin, John L. Bonner, O.K. Ray,
Steward Whitaker and James Anderson.
	Dr. McLeod was born in Robertson County, October 7, 1894, son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Sam McLeod. He was married to Miss Minnie Eula Scott of
Fairfield March 25, 1921. They resided in Trent before moving to Fairfield 21
years ago. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Trent.
	Survivors include his wife of Fairfield, five sons, Donald and Huey McLeod of
Fairfield, George Gregory McLeod of Fort Brag, S. C., S. D. McLeod of Sherman
Oaks, Calif., Jimmy W. McLeod of San Antonio; two daughters, Mrs. Homer
Lambert and Mrs. Joe Russell of Dallas, seven grandchildren, other relatives and
many friends.
	Capps Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.