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1944
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2024
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John McFatrich Obituary
who preceded him in death.
On May 10, 1964, in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Joyce Darlene Todd, who resides in the home.
John owned and operated Big J Enterprise, a welding and fabrication company in Houstonia, MO. He was a welder and truck driver for Parkhurst Manufacturing, a mechanic at Case Tractor in Marshall, MO, and Bryant Motors in Sedalia. John retired as a Stihl-certified small engine mechanic at Otten's Small Engines, Sedalia. John's passion was auto racing. In his younger years, he raced stock cars and, later in life, welded and fabricated race car trailers. Everyone knew "Big John" at State Fair Speedway and Saline
County Speedway in Marshall. After retirement, his small engine expertise helped fuel his success in building and competing in hot rod garden tractor pulling. Later in retirement, John's passions blossomed towards gardening, landscaping, and tending to their small
orchard with his wife.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by a son, John Wesley McFatrich, Jr. (Wendy) of Lee's Summit, MO; and a granddaughter, Madeline Marie McFatrich.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberlin Kay McFatrich.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Rea Funeral Chapel.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
The burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, MO, immediately following the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
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Amanda Flores (Oldest daughter of Sharon)
April 9, 2024
My heart goes out to you, Aunt Joyce and Wesley. Prayers
Mandy
Sandra Sweet
April 9, 2024
John was my brother in law. I remember when I was a little girl I told my sister Joyce( His wife) that when I grew up I was going to marry him. Lol That was a long time ago. You will be sadly missed by me Johnny. You have lived a long and full life. It's been good to have you as part of my family for all these years. John I Hope you are with your daughter now and looking down on your family and telling her who we all are. Rest in peace John you deserve it.
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