Patrick John (PJ) Lally
Patrick John (PJ) Lally
Patrick John (PJ) Lally, 68, Bakersfield, Missouri, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his home, with his wife and son by his side.
He was born June 29, 1952, at Chicago, Illinois, to Patrick John Lally, Sr. and Bridget Agnes Lally. On September 2, 1980, he was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Karla Jo Smith. PJ was a hardworking man; he has been painting and doing drywall since he was a young man. He lived in Bakersfield, Missouri with his wife, Karla. PJ enjoyed playing softball at Odd Fellows Park with his friends. He also loved watching his family and son play sports. He was a true fan of Kansas City Chiefs and Cardinals. PJ spent a great deal of his life outdoors; he had a passion for fishing and the water, both he shared with his son, Levi. He will be remembered as being a caring husband, father, uncle and papa. PJ was a strong man who always provided for his family. He was a friend to many and was always there to help anyone in need.
He is survived by his wife, Karla Jo Smith; his son, Levi Trent Wilson Lally and girlfriend, Yancey Pry; two grandchildren, Victoria Belt and husband, Corey and Jessie Burris; two great-grandchildren, Millie and Bruce Belt; seven siblings, Tom Lally, Mary Ellen White, Kathy Whitmere and husband, Charles, Terry Lally and wife, Kathy, Marty Lally, Micheal Lally and wife, Brigette and Brian Lally; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, two brothers, Kevin and Jimmy Lally and brother-in-law, Kevin White, preceded him in death.
Mr. Lally will lie in state from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Ashley Johnston
September 21, 2020 @ 8:01 pm
My deepest sympathies..love & hugs for the family..he will be missed by many
Bob & Bill Cobb
September 22, 2020 @ 8:54 pm
Know PJ an his brother an the family from back in the 1980’s had alot fun with PJ and his brothers miss them all had alot of fun guys.
Gary & Brenda Johnston
September 21, 2020 @ 8:07 pm
Many hugs and prayers for you all.
Dena Turner-Yeager
September 22, 2020 @ 7:33 am
Karla, Levi, and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Many prayers are being said for you all.
Jeri Luna
September 22, 2020 @ 11:23 am
Sundays were for the “old guys”. Growing up, I spent every summer Sunday at the Odd Fellows Ball Park just down the road from my house, watching “old man softball”. I didn’t sit in the bleachers, heck, no! I got what I thought was the best seat in the house! I got to sit in the dugout! PJ Lally, Gary Pickle, Kevin Guffey, just to name a few, kept me entertained and out of trouble. Listening to their camaraderie, the jokes (probably not fit for girls ears), the bickering with the local umps, made for the perfect Sunday.
As I grew older, my trips to the ball park as a spectator lessened. I was now on the field. And guess who was almost always sitting in at center field in a lawn chair in the back of a pickup truck…PJ Lally. He’d hoop and holler at great plays and good hits.
The ball field turned into the ball court. Now, I know, he was there to watch Levi’s game, but he still shouted and cheered during mine. After games, he’d congratulate me, give me a hug, and tell me how great I did.
Now the Odd Fellows Ball Fields, just like me, are all grown up. I’m sure the ball fields, like me, would love to go back to those summer Sundays of “old man softball”. Rest In Peace, PJ.
Hope and Randy Belt
September 22, 2020 @ 11:26 am
Love and prayers for the family
Lana Orf Krohne
September 22, 2020 @ 12:09 pm
Karla, Levi and family- you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. PJ was one of a kind and when I think of him his laughter is what comes to mind.
RONNY POPE
September 22, 2020 @ 12:31 pm
DEAR KARLA, LEVI AND FAMILY; I find that words can not express fully in words my sympathy to you and the family. P.J. was a very good person and man. I have so many good memories over the past 60 years or so with P.J. and I will miss him greatly , Friday evening will not be the same. Thoughts and prayers are with you, and loving memories to carry you through. Ronny
Angie Lovan
September 22, 2020 @ 4:15 pm
So sorry for your loss, Karla! Praying for you and your family!
Larry Skiver
September 22, 2020 @ 5:17 pm
A good man, friend and Brothet-in-law. Thanks PJ
Larry Skiver
September 22, 2020 @ 5:18 pm
Thank you PJ
Jennifer Walker
September 22, 2020 @ 6:15 pm
Karla and Levi, I am so sorry for your loss. P. J. was truly one of the good guys
Jodi Burns
September 22, 2020 @ 8:22 pm
Rikki used to call him “Peaches”. She was two when we first met you guys. He got us tickled one day when we were standing around talking about our favorite candy and he said he liked a Reece’s cups “for the energy It gives me”.
He was always quick to offer a cup of coffee whenever I’d stop off in your yard to drink out of your spigot. Mike loved him. My brother in law, George always preferred his company on the porch to our stuffy occasions.
Every time I’d run by I’d look to see if he’d be sitting on the porch and if he was, he’d hollar out something about what a nice day it was.
I think we take for granted that people are just going to be there. A lot of us are going to miss him.
Marcille and RC Davidson
September 23, 2020 @ 7:47 am
Sorry for your loss My thoughts and prayers are with you Karla and Levi and the family
James crawford
September 23, 2020 @ 8:11 am
A real friend, he would hurt himself to make someone else comfortable, many wonderful memories at the ball park, my thoughts and prayers are with the family that I feel is my family too.
joe Smith
September 24, 2020 @ 6:45 pm
Carla and Levi and the kids, We are so sorry about PJ, he offered to lend his scaffolding, and help me remove some windows, even though he was busy, and not feeling well. The whole community will miss him, your cousin, Joe and Linda, and Kim Smith
Connie Bales
September 25, 2020 @ 1:53 am
Karla and family I am so sorry for your loss.. keep your faith and keep the lord in your heart.. I will keep all of you in my prayers..
Jim Long
September 25, 2020 @ 7:01 am
Salt of the earth, good friend, he will be missed. Praying for the family. Blessings all.
Darrel and Margaret
September 26, 2020 @ 8:38 pm
Karla, Levi, and family, PJ was one of the best, always kind and generous, he will certainly be missed. Prayers for strength and comfort to you????