Bobby Lee Elledge

Bobby Lee Elledge, 78, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

Mr. Elledge, the son of the late Buford and Wilma Rienert Elledge, was born July 27, 1938 in Wayne County. He was the owner and operator of the Wappapello Trash Service before retiring in 2005. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was an avid dog lover and a collector of many things.

Survivors include four children: Tammy Spain of Wappapello, Troy (Tangie) Cunningham of Fredericktown, Mo., Dennis (Twyla) Burton of Puxico, Mo., Debbie (Albert) Ziegelmeyer of Imperial, Mo.; seven grandchildren; Robert Daniel, Holly Plunkett, Brittney Peo, Jamie Benton, Angela Powell, Dana Brown and Gary Ziegelmeyer; 13 great-grandchildren; McKinzey Daniel, Aidan Peo, Oliver Peo, August Peo, Elijah Benton, Elizabeth Benton, Joseph Benton, Chelsie Powell, Matthew Heaps, Ashley Brown, Ricky Brown, Bradley Brown and Jaxon Ziegelmeyer; a brother, Wayne Elledge of Wappapello.

Two brothers, Herman Elledge and Jackie Elledge preceded him in death.