Ridgeway, MO: David Junior Tomes 92, of Bethany Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 3rd 2024.
Junior was born August 15th, 1931, the son of Jennie Irene (Bain) Tomes and David Frank Tomes in rural Harrison County Missouri.
Junior graduated from Ridgeway High school in May of 1949. He served stateside during the Korean conflict in El Paso Texas where he met Connie June Henry. They wed April 15th, 1954.
They lived in the Cainsville/Ridgeway area. During their union they were blessed with three daughters. Debra Kay Tomes, Sandra Sue (Willis), and Lori Lea (Godfrey). Junior enjoyed coon hunting, attending auctions, and spending time on the farm. He was also a faithful member of the Eagleville church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Tomes; sisters, Barbra Miller, Carolyn Luper.
Survivors in addition to his wife June of 70 years are his daughters Debbie Tomes of St Joe, MO, Sue Willis (Raymond), Cainsville, MO, Lori Godfrey (Russell), St. Charles, IA; two sisters; Beverly Stevens, Mildred Morrison; grandchildren; Jamie Watson (Petey), Jason Willis (Beth), Jeana Kampman (Jason), Matthew Godfrey (Abby), Rob Godfrey, Tyler Godfrey, and Chris Godfrey; 14 great grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.
David was donated to the Kansas University Medical School.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bohemian Cemetery, Cainsville, MO in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.