Jerry R. Sportsman

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Maryville - Jerry R. Sportsman, 53, of Maryville, passed from this life on Monday, February 5, 2007 at the Heartland Regional Hospital.

Born on September 4, 1953 in Maryville, he was the son of Raymond Sportsman, Maitland, and the late Edith Irene (Murphy) Sportsman.

He was a Veteran serving in the US Navy. He was employed as a correctional officer with the Maryville Treatment Center. He attended Community of Faith Church, Maryville.

In addition to his father he is survived by his devoted wife Ina (Auten) Sportsman whom he married on August 24, 1986 in Maryville, loving children, Rhonda Adamson, husband Ronnie, Maryville, Linda Allen, Tim White, Maryville, Rebecca Feighert, Kansas City, MO, Melisa Cessorsmo, T J. Morris, Parnell, Andrew Sportsman, Jeanette, Maitland, Matthew Sportsman, Nicole, Arlington, TX, brothers, John Sportsman, Maitland, sisters, Debbie Sportsman, Maitland, Kathy Rowlette, Bethany, MO, 12 Grandchildren & 1 Great Grand Child, survived by nieces, nephews, cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother Edith, brothers, Dennis & David Sportsman.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 9, 2007 at the Community of Faith Church, Maryville, Missouri with the Rev. Greg Temke, Officiating.

There will be no viewing however the family will will receive friends at the Danfelt Funeral Home, 951 S. Main Street, Maryville, MO 64468 on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 P.M. Memorial Donations may be made to Camp Quality.

Online condolences and tributes may be left by visiting www.danfeltfuneralhome.com