John Allen Edmonson

John Allen Edmonson, 88, of Walnut Grove, passed
away Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. He was born on Feb. 17,
1931, in Walnut Grove, to Joe Allen and Zepha Mae
(Wheeler) Edmonson. On Aug. 26,
1952, John and Juanita Young
were united in marriage. They just
celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary.
Edmonson was preceded in death
by his parents; brothers, Wheeler
Loran Edmonson and Charles Edmonson;
and two sisters, Francis
Maurine Long and Jo Jean Forshee.
Edmonson is survived by his wife,
Juanita of the home; children, Gayle Marrs, Debbie
Eagleburger and husband Brad, David Edmonson
all of Springfield; three grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren;
nieces, nephews, cousin, other family
and many friends.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3,
2019 at Walnut Grove First Baptist Church, Walnut
Grove. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday,
Sept. 4, 2019 at Walnut Grove First Baptist Church,
Walnut Grove, with burial to follow at Greene Lawn
Cemetery, Walnut Grove.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be
made to Walnut Grove First Baptist Church Building
Fund and may be left at the funeral home.
Arrangements under the direction of Wilson-Griffin
Funeral Home, Walnut Grove.