John Kenneth Laffoon
October 8, 1934 - January 14, 2021
John Kenneth Laffoon, age 86, of Stover, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the Laurie Care Center. He was born October 8, 1934, in Everton, Arkansas, son of the late John B. and Velma Gladys (Waltman) Laffoon. On June 21, 1969, in Jefferson City, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann (Powell) Laffoon, who preceded him in death on June 6, 2011. Ken was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean Conflict from 1956 to 1958. He was a hard worker owning and operating Wigwam Sales and Wigwam Hollow in Ivy Bend for many years. Ken attended the Lakeview Baptist Church in Ivy Bend and was a member of the Henderson Lodge #477 AF & AM in Rogersville, Missouri since 1968. He spent many years bowling in various leagues in Missouri. Ken was also an avid Mizzou football and basketball fan. He is survived by his son, Sandy Laffoon of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; two granddaughters, Sandra Annamariea Ganshorn of Germany and Lori Wood; brother, Jerry Laffoon of Sedalia, Missouri; sister, Mary Gladys Pumphrey of Springfield, Missouri and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Lewis Laffoon. A graveside service will be held at 1:45 p.m., Friday, January 22nd, at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.
John Kenneth Laffoon, age 86, of Stover, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the Laurie Care Center. He was born October 8, 1934, in Everton, Arkansas, son of the late John B. and Velma Gladys (Waltman) Laffoon. On June 21, 1969, in... View Obituary & Service Information