John Patrick DeYoung

John Patrick DeYoung, age 47, departed this life on March 12, 2021, in Lawrence County Missouri.  He was born December 6, 1973, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to James Edward DeYoung and Glenda Grissom DeYoung.
Patrick possessed the ability to pick up anything, a ball, tennis racket, fishing rod, a rifle, chainsaw, or mountain bike and more accurately throw, run or ride faster than his peers.  He placed first in his class in the Missouri Fat Tire racing championship during his first year competing.  His expertise hunting and fishing brought him and his lucky companions much joy while living in his home on Lake Stockton.  He could find and identify every animal, bird, or mushroom for miles around his home.
He loved entertaining and cooking for his family and friends, especially his cherished son, Blaine.
Patrick faced his death from cancer as he always faced life.  He accepted the laws of nature with courage, humor, and awe.  In his final week on earth, he surrendered his heart to Jesus Christ and the promise of eternal life.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gene and Mary Grissom and Drs. John and Charlotte DeYoung, his Mother’s husband David Blevins and Uncle Gene Allen Grissom Jr. and Aunt Jane DeYoung Marshand.
He is survived by his parents, James DeYoung and Glenda Grissom Blevins; his son, Patrick Blaine and his brother, Noel Conway; brothers, Richard Andrew (Julie) DeYoung of Town & Country, Missouri, Thomas Grissom DeYoung of Des Peres, Missouri; nieces, Audrey and Zoe DeYoung and uncle, Chris DeYoung.
His amazing eyes were donated to Saving Sight Org., Kansas City, Missouri, for transplant to the visually impaired.
A graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.
Due to Covid 19, the family has requested for those attending the services to please wear a mask and to practice social distancing.
Online condolence may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

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Lawrence County Record

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