Joe Richard “Dick” Granger

Joe Richard “Dick” Granger, 89, of Stella, passed away April 18, 2019, at Freeman Hospital in Neosho.
He was born March 3, 1930, in Okla., to Faye and Lola (Evans) Granger. In 1947, he was married to Wanda Blevins, who preceded him in death.
Granger grew up and received his education in Stella. As a young man he went to journeyman school and learned the concrete trade. He worked in California and traveled doing construction. In 1956, he came back to Missouri and continued his construction business. For many years he also farmed and hauled lots of hay as well as being involved with senior citizens.
Survivors include: sons, Richard (Millie) Granger of Neosho, Bill (Linda) Granger of Wheaton and Benny Granger of Springfield; daughters, Scherry (Darrell) Divine of Stella and Tammy (Gerald) Wecker of Pierce City; sister, Bonnie (Bud) Fullerton of Granby; 21 grandchildren; and 20 great- grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Granger is also preceded in death by: his parents; sons, Danny Granger and Ricky Granger; brothers, Faye Granger Jr. and Bubba Granger; and one sister, Connie White.
Graveside services were held April 23, 2019 at Macedonia Cemetery in Stella, under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton.