(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)I am saddened to announce the death of my father, Ronald D. Demery of Joplin, MO, who passed away at Mt. Vernon Veterans Home on September 17, 2022 from cardiac and pulmonary complications. I, along with countless others will miss his kindness, humor, and geniality very much.
Ron, born November 26, 1944, led a fulfilling and happy life, especially after marrying Margaret Lim in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 21, 1968, and settling in Carl Junction. After 31 years, he retired from Empire District Electric Company in Joplin.
He is preceded in death by wife, Margaret Demery; mother Ina LaRue Demery and father Walter Demery of Webb City; brothers Bill Demery and Robert Demery of Joplin, Richard Demery of Metz, MO, and David Demery of Carl Junction; and sisters Maxine Szueber of Reyno, AR and Rosemary Hester of Joplin.
He leaves behind his son, Albert Demery of Los Angeles; numerous family members; extended network of friends, from the Veterans Home, Joplin Stamp Club, etc.; as well as military brothers from his six years in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany as an enlisted man and Vietnam as an officer, for whom he greatly enjoyed organizing reunions.
There will be a Family & Friends Visitation from 6 - 7 p.m. at Mason-Woodard Mortuary, 3701 E 7th St., Joplin, on Tuesday, September 20, and a private burial ceremony the next day. In lieu of sending flowers, please make a donation to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org).
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