John C. Ledgerwood,86, left his earthly home on Dec. 29, 2010, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. John was born on Jan. 10, 1924.
His parents; five brothers; two sisters; and one son Mark Ledgerwood precede him in death.
John was a WWII Navy veteran, and he worked for MFA Oil Co. most of his life until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Marie of the home; one son Harry J. Ledgerwood and his wife Dorine of Marshfield, MO; one daugher Janice Griter and her husband Bob of Springfield, MO; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one great great granddaughter; one brother Dow Ledgerwood; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Friday, December 31, 2010, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South: 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, January 3, 2011, at the Memorial Funeral Home: 1217 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery Columbia, MO. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.