Aubry Dwain Montgomery

Aubry Dwain Montgomery, 75, of Poplar Bluff died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Montgomery was born Oct. 8, 1936, in St. Louis, Mo. He was a member of Calvary Community Church, had retired as a long distance truck driver. Mr. Montgomery was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading western books, watching western movies and fishing.

On Oct. 12, 1959, he married Joyce Delia Lashley in Peach Orchard, Mo. She preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 1993.

Survivors include 8 children: Annabel Williams, Guy Montgomery and Tammy Mellon all of Poplar Bluff, Steven Montgomery, Victoria Highland and Dale Montgomery all of Doniphan, Mo., Joe Montgomery of West Plains, Mo. and Aubry Dwain Montgomery Jr.; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Thompson of Haviland, Kans.

His parents, Guy and Ollie (Bradley) Montgomery also preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hvam Cemetery in Butler County with the Rev. Shelvie Stephens officiating.