Donald L Stratton, age 81, of Republic, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Christian Health Care Republic. He was born January 4, 1933, in Springfield, MO, to Lester and Leona (Walker) Stratton. He was a member of the Gate of The Temple Masonic Lodge, Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, and Immanuel Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Donald worked as an electrician for Frisco and Burlington Northern Railroad .
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Leona Stratton and his wife Willa Jo Stratton. He is survived by a nephew, Rick Maggard and wife Brenda, Clever, MO and a host of family and friends.
Graveside services will be held at 10: 00 a,m , Monday, August 25, 2014, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO.