J.D. Treadwell Jr.

J.D. Treadwell, Jr., 82, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away Thursday, September 08, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born Thursday, February 15, 1934 in Percell, Okahoma to James D. and Margaret Alma (Ford) Treadwell, Sr. He and Joyce Mae Brown were married February 15, 1955 at Bakersfield, California. At age 16 J.D. joined the Army and later the Air Force, retiring after 20 years of service to his country. He had several different truck driving jobs locally before he started driving over the road. He retired from trucking in 1990 due to a stroke. J.D. loved to fly and obtained his private pilot's license. He was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ, VFW Post #3838, St. Marks Lodge #93 A.F. & A.M., Moolah Shriners of St. Louis, St. Marks Chapter #167 Order of Eastern Star, Order of the Amaranth and former member of White Shrine of Jerusalem. He also was a volunteer at Saint Francis Medical Center for 17 1/2 years and delivered meals for the Cape Senior Center. Survivors include his wife, Joyce MaeTreadwell; son, Greg (Barbara) Treadwell of Yellow Springs, Ohio; daughters, Elaine (Steve) Crigger of Hampstead, North Carolina, Vicki (Gary) Dewrock of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Staci (Randy) Lueder of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Leslie (Steven) Felter of Jackson, Missouri; brothers, Donald (Rindy) Treadwell of Wrightwood, California, Larry (Cathy) Treadwell of Bakersfield, California; sisters, Bonnie (Larry) Lindsey of Sikeston, Missouri and Sandra (Scott) Meyer of Bakersfield, California; sister-in-law, Betsy Treadwell of Bakersfield, California; 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Norman Treadwell. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2016 at the funeral home with Pastor Dan Johnson and Pastor Dave Schaffner officiating. Burial with military tribute will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Southeast Hospice.

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J.D. Treadwell Jr.

February 15, 1934 - September 8, 2016