Lee Roy Jeter

Funeral services for Lee Roy Jeter will be held at 2:00PM, on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, at Hale's Memorial Chapel, in Davis. Pastor Tom Hefley will officiate the service. Interment, with military honors, will follow at the Green Hill Cemetery, in Davis.

Lee Roy was born March 27th, 1933, in Davis, to the late Roy Lonzo & Evolene (Burkhart) Jeter. He died on Sunday, October 11th, 2026, in Oklahoma City, at the age of ninety-three. He and the former Ms. Olga Lou Arnold were united in marriage on June 2nd, 1956, in Sulphur. She preceded him in death on June 11th, 2011. Others preceding him in death include one son, Bobby Jeter and his three brothers, Kenneth, Jimmy, and William Jeter.

Lee Roy grew up in Davis, attending school at Woodland. Following high school he was drafted into the United States Army, serving from April 20th, 1953, until he was honorably discharged on April 19th, 1955. After returning from his service to our country, Lee Roy spent many years working as a ranch hand for several area ranchers. The final eighteen years of his working career were spent with the city of Davis, where he drove the trash truck. In 2000, Lee Roy retired to care for his wife during her final years.

Lee Roy never met a stranger. He was blessed with the gift of gab and enjoyed visiting with everyone he ran into. In younger years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed weekly squirl and coon hunts with his family and anyone else who wanted to tag along.

Lee Roy had an unwavering love and devotion to his beloved family, especially his grandchildren. He cherished spending every minute he could with them.

Survivors include his daughter, Anita Eddy of Sulphur; his son, Rocky Jeter & wife Tina of Hennepin; four grandchildren, Amy Atteberry, Jeremy Eddy & wife Sarah, Heather Stokes & husband Michael, and Lacie Gardner & husband Dakota; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Services have been "Entrusted" to Hale's Funeral Home, of Davis.

Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com