John Morton Eador

Friday, June 28, 2024

John Morton Eador, 82, Nevada, MO passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Nathan Richard Healthcare Center of Nevada.  John was born on May 31, 1942 in Nevada, MO to Willis

Earl and Mary Minerva (Griffith) Eador.  He married Erma Meacham on June 1, 1963.  She preceded him in death on November 10, 2009.

 

     John grew up in Nevada and graduated with the Nevada High School Class of 1960.  He was a long-time member of the Antique Auto Club and was a member of the Nazarene Church.  John worked as a manager for Shorten Funeral Home for many years.  From 1971-1997, John worked for the Nevada Police Department.  He then worked at Ferry Funeral Home for 10 years until his retirement.  John enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially on the Marmaton River & at Stockton Lake.

 

     Survivors include three sons, Kendall Eador, Grandview, MO, Martin Eador (Lisa), Nevada, MO,  Paul Eador (Sherri) Nevada, MO;  grandchildren, Christopher (Heather), Samuel, Paige, Dalton (Kaitlyn), Ashton, Kierston, Kendra, Scott (Sopphia), and Dominick; 9 great-grandchildren;  a brother, Bob Eador (Betty), Nevada, MO; sisters, Glenda McGarraugh and Sharon Sikes (Everett), both of Nevada, MO; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma; his parents; a daughter, Tammy Eador; and a brother, Bill Eador.

 

      Memorial services will be at 10:00a.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home. A private family inurnment will follow.

 

 

    

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