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Jerry Maples Obituary

Jerry Lee Maples, age 71, of Republic, Mo., passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Residence. He was born August 11, 1939, to Byron and Filettes (Little) Maples. Jerry played basketball at Clever High School . He was a retired business owner, he enjoyed fishing and raising cattle, he enjoyed breakfast with his friends at Nixa Livestock Auction.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Filettes Maples. He is survived by a brother, Mickey Maples, of Republic; a sister, Becky Pearce, of Clever; grandson, Matt Mahon, of Republic, Mo.; and a great-grandson, Dalton Mahon.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2011, in Delaware Cemetery Christian County Mo. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m., on Monday, January 10, 2011 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by News-Leader on Jan. 9, 2011.

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January 12, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to Matt & Dalton - Jerry sure loved you two, know now he is in a better place and resting in peace.

Darin/Narnin

January 11, 2011

We were so sorry to hear about Jerry Lee's passing. Our thought and prayers are with you all at this time. Love, Howard (cousin) and Jeri Stine

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