Leon Ray Hagewood went to be with Jesus on April 4, 2011 in Christian Health Care of Republic, MO. He was born on July 25, 1925 in Republic to William Earl and Helen Naomi Hagewood.
Leon R. Hagewood and Ora Mae (Susie) (Winter) Hagewood were joined in marriage on September 28, 1947. Leon was a member of Anchor Baptist Church in Republic.
His parents, a brother and a granddaughter preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 63 ½ years, Ora M. (Susie) Hagewood; two sons Ralph (Johnna) of Holly Lake, TX and Ray (Charlie) of Louisville, KY; one daughter Nancy (Bill) Jennen of Republic, MO; four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield with burial to follow at Wade Chapel Cemetery in Republic.
Visitation will be held tonight from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South.