McFall, MO: E. Elwood “Woody” Sperry, 82, McFall, MO passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at his home.
Woody was born April 5, 1936 in rural Gentry County, Missouri the son of Cleo Bryan and Clemma (Musick) Sperry.
On September 25, 1959, he married Michelle “Mike” Brown. She preceded him in death on October 13, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Daryell and J. B. Sperry.
Woody served in the U.S. Navy and farmed most of his life. He faithfully served as Mayor of Matkins, MO. Collecting Indian artifacts gave him much enjoyment as well as telling a good story, which he loved to do.
Survivors include his son, Sam (Susie) Sperry, McFall, MO; daughters, Shela (Don) Evans, Cabool, MO and Sharon (Larry) Buntin, Warrensburg, MO; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and brother-in-law, Mike Rambo, Leawood, KS.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial with Military Rites will follow in the New Hope Cemetery, McFall, MO. The family will receive friends from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the New Hope Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.