Funeral services for Earl Lewis Maggard age 88 of Reeds Spring, Mo. will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson with Rev. David Easley officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Springfield, Mo.
He died at 10:51 AM , Monday, February 1, 2010 at Skaggs Regional Health Center in Branson, Mo.
He was born on September 13, 1921 in Mayes County, Oklahoma the son of William H. and Annie Roberts Maggard . He was a longtime resident of the area and for many years was employed with Shepherd Of The Hills Farm where he was a blacksmith, tour guide and played Jim Lane in the Outdoor Theater. He was also owner and operator of Maggard Buggy Sales in Reeds Spring, Mo.
He is survived by his wife; Cathy Foster Maggard of the home. 3 Sons; Earl Leon Maggard of Kuna, Idaho, Larry Duane Maggard of California and Richard L. Maggard of Anchorage, Alaska. One Brother, Robert Maggard of Eugene, Oregon, 4 Sisters; Lea Bimat of Bakersfield, California, Dora Davis of Visalia, California,
Freda Green of Texas and Thelma Braun of Branson, Mo. 17 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Danny Joe Maggard, a daughter, Bonnie Watson, 1 sister, Claudia Green.
Visitation will be from 6 until 8 pm Wednesday in the funeral home.