Leon Scarbrough, age 77, of Hillsboro, Missouri, passed away on December 31, 2011,in Crystal City, Missouri. He was born February 27, 1934, in Monette, Arkansas. Leon was retired from McDonnell Douglas and was a member of First Baptist Church De Soto, in De Soto, Missouri.
He is survived by,
Wife-Muriel Scarbrough, of Hillsboro, Missouri
Daughter-Sharon A. ( Michael) Sparks, of Canyon Lake, Texas
Son-Stephen D. (Gina) Lambert, of Phillipsburg, Missouri
Daughter-Patricia L. Mertell, of Grubville Missouri
Daughter-Debra R. (Frank) Ornburn, of Carrollton, Texas
Daughter-S. Kathleen O''Briant, of St Ann, Missouri
Son- Dr. David L. (Jennifer) Scarbrough, of Fairfax. Missouri
Son-Retired Master Sgt. Phillip G. ( Sandra) Scarbrough, of Bellevue, Nebraska
Brother-James E. Scarbrough, of Wolf City, Texas
Sister-Ruby O. Primm, of Jonesboro, Arkansas
Brother-Dr. Aubrey Scarbrough, of Tucson, Arizona
Also survived by,
17 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by,
Father-Dewey Melton Scarbrough
Mother-Gertie Lee Scarbrough (nee Holland)
Brother-Herbert R. Scarbrough
Visitation-Tuesday, January 3, 2012, from 5 pm to 8 pm at First Baptist Church De Soto, 2000 Grace Way, De Soto, Missouri.
Funeral-Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 10 am at First Baptist Church, De Soto,
2000 Grace Way, De Soto, Missouri.
Interment-Peaceful Meadows Cemetery, Hillsboro, Missouri.
Memorial to-The American Cancer Society, or the American Heart Association, would be appreciated by the family.