John Beerly

(From Parker Mortuary)

John Ervin Beerly, age 82, of Joplin, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

John, son of the late Fred and Vernetta (Keifer) Beerly, was born on April 3, 1939 in Lockwood, MO.  

On November 29, 1957 he was united in marriage to Sandra Greninger in Miami, OK. 

He was employed with Elders Manufacturing for over 35 years. John was a member of the Three Points Church of Carthage. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved the Lord and led his family by example. John lived by his golden rule, "You can get everything out of life you want if you help enough other people get what they want out of life" in helping others and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Survivors include his sons, Johnny Beerly Jr., and his wife, Brenda, of Joplin and Donny Beerly, and his wife, Regina, of Neosho; grandchildren, Cassy Carter, Tiffany Beerly, Donny Beerly Jr., and his wife, Kabo, Dustin Beerly, Scotty Beerly, and his wife, Shannon, Amanda Rogers, and her husband, Phil, Justin Smith, Whisper Turner, Tebrie Henderson, and Maeghan Cavener; great grandchildren, Carssyn Renfro, Chloe Beerly, Jager Carter, Bradon Beerly, Trey Beerly, Noah Stills, Kelsey Beerly, Madison Crossno, Alyssa Crossno, Koen Rogers, Bonnie Smith, Tristian Smith, Khira Albious, Remy Moore and Taguin Moore; and one great-great granddaughter, Dolly Custer. 

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by one infant brother and his daughter-in-law, Tammy Beerly.

The family will hold Celebration of Life services on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Three Points Church in Carthage with Reverend Tom Wright officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and can be mailed to 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.