Warren Magruder

Funeral services for Mr. Warren Bell Magruder, 84, of Troy, Missouri formerly of Eolia, Missouri will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 19th at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18th at the funeral home. Burial will be in the St. John’s Episcopal Cemetery in Eolia, Missouri. Mr. Magruder passed away Thursday, July 17, 2008 at the Lincoln County Memorial Hospital in Troy, Missouri. He was born April 2, 1924 in Elsberry, Missouri to Ralph and Mabel Brown Magruder. He married Mary “Nonnie” Margery Hughart February 7, 1944 in Louisiana, Missouri and she preceded him in death December 4, 1989. He is survived by one son, Mark Magruder and wife, Barb of Eolia, Missouri, One daughter, Melaney Mathis of Eolia, Missouri, Three grandchildren, Heather Magruder, Adam Magruder and Austin Magruder all of Eolia, Missouri. He was preceded in death by one son, Mike Magruder who died April 29, 2006 and one sister, Willene Douce. Warren was the founder of the Magruder Construction Company, Magruder Limestone Company and G & M Asphalt Company in Eolia and Troy, Missouri. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army with Co. A 50th Engineers Combat Battalion in World War II. He served in the Pacific and landed on Okinawa on “D” Day. He was a member of Perservance Lodge “92 Af&AM in Louisiana, Missouri and had been a member for over 50 years. A member of Elsberry American Legion Post 0226, VFW Lodge 4539 in Eolia, Missouri. A member of and served on the Board of the Missouri Association of General Contractors. Member of Missouri Limestone Association. Served on the Board of the Clifford Banking Company in Clarksville, Missouri, Chairman of the Eolia Board and was very active in the community. He was a member of the American Clan McGregor Society. He was an avid Golfer and Fisherman and enjoyed politics. Honorary pallbearers are; John Israel, Tom Hamlett, Bob Galloway, Bob Fleming, Art Bossert and Mel Schneider. Active pallbearers are; Roland Akers, Ben M. Hall, Bill Grothaus, Ron Twellman, Clifford Colbert and Gene Galloway Memorials may be made to the Warren B. Magruder Charitable Fund which supports various charities throughout Pike and Lincoln Counties. Donations may be sent to: Community State Bank, Attn: Paul Hill, 117 W Church Street, Bowling Green, Missouri 63334

Warren Magruder

April 2, 1924 - July 17, 2008