Cleo W. Link, 92, of Springfield, Mo. passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home in Springfield, MO. Cleo was born in Dodson , Montana on May 28, 1928 to Samual Bert Link and Marion Barnes Link. They relocated to Ava, MO. In 1938 where he graduated from Ava High School in 1945. He attended Draughons Business College and then began his employment at Harry Cooper Supply Company in Springfield, MO. in 1946, retiring after 48 years of employment.
He was proceeded in death by his wife of 60 years, Oneta Ruth Link, his parents, Samual Bert Link and Marion Barnes Link, his brother, Leo Duane Link, all of Springfield, MO, and his sister, Joyce Pollard and husband Harry, of Richland, Washington.
He is survived by his sons, Darrell W. Link and wife Donna, and Dennis R. Link and wife Lori, of Mt. Vernon, MO. “Papa” Cleo is also survived by 6 loving grand children: Douglas Link and wife Staci of Lakewood, Colorado, Donald Link and wife Rosemary of
Cary, North Carolina, Darin Link of Mt, Vernon, MO, David Link of Springfield, MO, Delaina Franklin and husband Eric of Republic, Mo. and Ameran Link of Boise, Idaho. He is also survived by 9 great grand children: Maddy, Caden, Marion, Stella, Myka, Riley, Dexter, Dylan, and Ramey. Also surviving is his sister-in-law Jean Link of Republic, MO., brother-in-law Jim Grainger and wife Beth of Wichita, Kansas. Nieces: Donna Jansen and husband Larry of Billings, Mo., Marci Ornelas and husband Michael of Portland, Or. and nephew Lyndel Link and wife Jody, of Republic, Mo. and numerous other nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
He made his choice to follow the simple teachings of Jesus at an early age and stayed true to that calling, enjoying fellowship meeting in the home his entire life. He was a faithful and encouraging example to all who knew him.
Services at Greenlawn East Funeral Home, 3540 East Seminole Street, Springfield, Mo.
Visitation Monday, Jan 25 from 6pm to 8pm and funeral Tues, Jan 26 at 10am. Interment at Greenlawn North Cemetery, Springfield, Mo
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