David Emery Sly

David Emery Sly, 79, of Carthage, passed away May 18, 2021 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin.
Sly was born Sept. 22, 1941 in Fullerton, Calif. to the Emery and Agnes (Hasenplaugh) Sly. He attended schools in Carl Junction. Sly worked for Wayne Daniel Trucking for many years and also in the machining department for Bagcraft. He retired from work in 2019.
Sly was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Sly and his aunt and uncles, Imogene and Rex Keys and David Hasenplaugh.
He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Kay (Goodwin) Sly, of Asbury; son, David Sly, Jr., of Waco; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; niece, Barbara (Walter) Biss as well as a host of extended family and many friends.
The family held a memorial gathering May 23, 2021. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.