Joseph Dewey

Rayfield

Joseph Dewey Rayfield son of the late Winifred Faulkenberry Rayfield and Dewey Rayfield was born in Waterloo, Illinois, on June 18, 1931. He departed this life at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 4, 2019, at the age of 87.

On August 6, 1952 in Piggott, Arkansas, Joseph was united in marriage to Eleanor Wolff and to this union four children were born. She preceded him in death on January 6, 2005. He was later united in marriage to Pearlie Mae Underwood on March 10, 2008 and she preceded him in death on September 29, 2016. Joseph was a Veteran of the United States Airforce having served in the Korean conflict. He was a 32 ^nd degree Mason and a member of the VFW. His hobbies included fishing and traveling with his wife Eleanor. Joseph was a successful business owner and he loved music and dancing. He was an avid Cardinals fan as well as a strong critic of his beloved team.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, and two sisters, Virginia Ryan and Annabelle Schulte.

Joseph is survived by five children, Yvonne Rayfield of Park Hills, Missouri, Rhonda Degrant of Doe Run, Missouri, Joseph Rayfield Jr. of Middlebrook, Missouri, Michael Rayfield of Mehlville, Missouri, and Jim Burmeister of Middlebrook, Missouri, five grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Joseph will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Monday, June 10 ^th at 10 AM

Masonic Service at 12:15 PM

Celebration of Life will follow at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Speaker: Yvette Woods

Burial: Rayfield Cemetery

Pallbearers: Johnny Underwood, Rick Norden, Scott Bryant, Matt Rayfield, Albert Wolff and Robert Wolff.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: VFW or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital