Elvin “Rocky” Driskill

Elvin “Rocky” Eugene Driskill, 85 of Lees Summit, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1939, in Wheatland, Missouri, to Elvin Alexander and Velma (Myers) Driskill. 

Rocky enjoyed drinking coffee, being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed country music and singing with John at the nursing home. 

Rocky had a brilliant mind and could remember everything. He also was a bit of a ladies’ man. Rocky loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Rocky is survived by sons: Billy Driskill and wife, Sherry; Denzil Driskill and wife, Donna; daughters: Denise Hamilton-Driskill; Jeanna Moody and husband, Craig; Amanda Driskill and Brian Dawson; 15 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; siblings: Leta Hutchinson; Dale Driskill and wife, Melody; Carl Driskill and wife, Lovie; nieces, nephews, other family and many friends. 

Rocky is preceded in death by his parents, Elvin and Velma Driskill; sister, Ella Mae Bowles; and brother, Jim Daugherty.

Graveside services were 1 p.m., Monday, October 7, 2024, at Robinson Cemetery, near Collins, Missouri.   

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Ash Grove Nursing Home Auxiliary and may be left with or mailed to Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Ash Grove, MO 65604.