Sanford Keith "Sud" Joslyn

Sanford Keith “Sud” Joslyn Sanford Keith “Sud” Joslyn departed this life at 6:18 p.m., Monday, December 6, 2010, at St. John’s Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 71years, 8 months and 27 days. Sud was the third of five children born to the union of the late Wilbert Carl and Kryl Eudora (Carr) Joslyn. He was born March 9, 1939 in Lebanon, Missouri. Sud and his siblings, Bill, Barbara, Sallie and Edwina, grew up in a loving home on “Knob Hill” on east highway 32 outside of Lebanon. He attended elementary school in the Knob school, and high school in Lebanon, where he graduated with the Class of 1957. Sud was baptized and confirmed in the First Congregational Church in Lebanon, and was a man of faith throughout his life. In 1961, Sud enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Shortly after his arrival at his first duty station, he was medically discharged. For most of his working years, Sud cris-crossed the United States in his “big rig” hauling just about everything. For many of those years, he was accompanied by his trusty companion, his German shepherd, Sarg. He was most recently employed with Midwest Security Company in Springfield. On June 6, 1975, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Sud was united in marriage with Beverly Ann (Spurlock) Parrent. Sud and Bev were blessed with their blended family including five children: Mike, Nannette, Casey, Bryan and Mitzi. Sud enjoyed driving and working on his 1959 T-Bird, watching rodeos and sports, and working around his farm. He loved animals, especially horses and his dogs, Sarg and Tuffy. Sud’s special love in his life was his family. He loved family gatherings, and was very proud of his grandson, Brandon, who is attending Texas A&M on a baseball scholarship. Sud was a sweet, loving, generous spirit who never met a stranger. His contagious laugh and tight squeeze hugs will be missed. He was dearly loved by his loving wife: Beverly; five children: Mike Parrent (Carie) and Nannette Haggard (Russ) all of Flower Mound, Texas, Casey Joslyn and Bryan Joslyn (Tina) all of Carthage and Mitzi Jones (Gene) of Lebanon; four siblings: Bill Joslyn (Kay) of Mt. Dora, Florida, Barbara Worley of Brownwood, Texas, Sallie Dickinson of Stoutland, and Edwina Braboy (Ken) of Lebanon; 12 grandchildren: Brandon, Brittany, Samantha, Courtney, Tanner, Taylor, Lelia, Jeremy, Bree, Jazmin, Jarrett and Aiden; two brothers-in-law: Howard “Buddy” Massey (Barbara) of Yorba Linda, California and David Massey (Patty) of North Richland Hills, Texas; a sister-in-law: Nikki Beneke (Terry) of Dallas, Texas; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Sud was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law: Jerry Worley and Ronnie Dickinson, his beloved uncle: Jack Downs and his parents-in-law: Orma and Nicholas Massey. A graveside service was held at 3:30 p.m., Friday, December 10, at the Atchley-Blackfoot Cemetery in Laclede County. Pastor Marcia Vincent opened in prayer. Mike Parrent shared words of inspiration and comfort. Several family members and friends shared wonderful, happy memories. Cindy Walters closed with the poem “When I Must Leave You, “ a prayer and presented the flag to Mrs. Joslyn. Services were under direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Sud Joslyn.

Sanford Keith "Sud" Joslyn

March 9, 1939 - December 6, 2010