Stonie Dwain Deckard, age 70, of Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 in Springfield Rehabilitation. He was born August 14, 1940, in Ava, MO, to Stonie and Goldie (Prine) Deckard.
He was a member of the Solid Rock Assembly of God. Stonie liked to fish and hunt, he enjoyed playing the banjo and mandalin, and in his younger days he could whistle like crazy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stonie and Goldie Deckard; two brothers, Austin Deckard and Noel Deckard; two sisters, Lenora Baty and Lola Sturdefant; and one grandson, Zachary Deckard.
He is survived by his wife, Veanna Deckard of Springfield; children, M. Jean Harter of Springfield, Gary Deckard and wife, Ellie of Springfield, Richard Deckard and wife, Lisa of Springfield, Scott Deckard of Webb City, Dennis Chambers of Springfield, and Owen Teschner and wife, Verena of Germany; eight grandchildren; one great- grandson; two brothers, Joe Deckard and wife, Loretta of Willard and Bill Deckard and wife, Stevie of Walnut Grove; one sister, Glenna Sue Fleming of Springfield; and a host of friends and family.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2011, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 also in the funeral home.
Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.