Adrian Dearl Lundry, son of the late Ellen Turner Lundry and Elmer Lundry, was born in Ellington, Missouri, on August 29, 1932. He departed this life at Cox Health Hospital located in Springfield, Missouri, on November 24, 2015, at the age of 83.
On December 31, 1954, in Ellington, Missouri, Adrian was united in marriage to Shirley Laverne Kirk; and, to this loving union three daughters were born. She preceded Adrian in death on June 20, 2003.
Adrian is survived by two daughters, Dr. Susan Lundry of Florissant, Missouri, and Rev. Mary Muennig of Boston, Massachusetts, and was preceded in death by Sharon Matheny of Ferguson, Missouri. He is also survived by two grandsons, Peter J. Muennig of Seymour, Missouri, and Paul W. Muennig currently residing in Florida.
On July 17, 2004, in Fordland, Missouri, Adrian was united in marriage to Patsy Winder. They resided in Fordland, Missouri, for nine years. Patsy preceded Adrian in death on December 4, 2012. He is survived by three step-children; Sandy Ashley and husband Jim of Seymour, Missouri, Jimmy Winder and wife MaryAnn of Rogersville, Missouri, and Debbie Sturdefant and husband John of Seymour, Missouri, and two step-grandchildren, Michael and Steven Sparkman.
In addition, Adrian was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Wallace Lundry, of San Francisco, California, Odus Lundry, of San Antonio, Texas, David Lundry, Bridgeton, Missouri, and William Lundry, of Ellington, Missouri, and one sister, Ethel Pruitt, of Piedmont, Missouri. Adrian was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, riding four wheelers, playing pool and card games, and spending time with family and friends. Adrian will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Saturday, December 5th, at 10:00 a.m.
Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Pat Pyles
Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers:
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri