John Moody, Jr. - Community FPD

John J. Moody Jr. (1952-2024)

Our beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, John Moody, of Winter Haven, FL, gained his wings on February 25th, 2024, at the age of 72.

Born in Saint Louis in 1952 to John and Osie Moody. John attended Ritenour School District before joining the firefighter academy. John was a firefighter for 37 years at the Community Fire Protection District. He was Private, Captain, and Retired as a Battalion Chief in 2014. During his time as a firefighter, he also volunteered at Desoto Rural Fire Department for over 10 years.

John spent his time with the family camping and going on float trips and loved to cruise on his Harley with his wife and LOB brothers. He enjoyed traveling the US, driving to 49 states with his wife throughout their 48 years of marriage as well as to Canada. One of their favorite adventures was their two-and-a-half-month excursion to Alaska.

John was preceded in death by Father John Moody Sr, Mother Osie Moody, and Brother Mike Moody, and is survived by his Wife of 48 years, Sandra Moody. Brother Jim Moody, Sons William Moody (Cherie), John Moody III (Melissa), Robert Benns (Karen), Daughter Kimberly Freeman (David), Grandchildren Corey Moody, Nicolas Wisely, Samantha Benns, Kaylee Moody, Donielle Allman, Noah Benns and Olivia Benns and seven great grandchildren.

A Formal Memorial Service will be held Sunday March 10th at 2pm at New Heights Christian Church, 12455 Natural Bridge Rd. Bridgeton MO following the Memorial Service, Fire Service Honors will be rendered at the Church.

A celebration of John’s life will be held immediately following, at the Overland Lions Club, 2385 Lackland Rd. Overland, MO 63114.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to any of the Firefighters Charitable Foundation’s or The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of their loved one.

For any further information please contact the Community Fire Protection at 314-428-112

Lieutenant Cameron D. Groner - South Callaway Fire

On February 29, 2024, Lieutenant Cameron D. Groner, 24, lost his long battle to cancer at his home surrounded by loved ones and his fire department.

On August 16, 1999 Cameron was born to Daniel Groner and the late Bobbie (Bulson) Groner.

Cameron leaves behind his wife Brittany, whom he united with August 29, 2020.

Cameron worked as a Quality Control Inspector for Harbison Walker International for his full time profession. Cameron was also a Lieutenant Volunteer Firefighter for the South Callaway Fire Protection District. Cameron grew up around the fire service, starting his volunteer career off initially as a cadet at Central Fire Protection District for a brief amount of time, when he then switched to South Callaway Fire Protection District at the age of 16. Cameron passionately served his community for 8 years, growing from a young cadet, to a probationary firefighter, to a firefighter, and then a Lieutenant out of Station 1 (Mokane). Throughout the years, Cameron earned various awards because of his dedication and love for the service. In his spare time, he loved to be outdoors and go hunting and fishing. He liked to watch dirt track racing and you could often find him racing remote-controlled cars. Cameron was a lover of all animals, especially dogs. He never missed an opportunity to watch the Kansas City Chiefs play or spend quality time with his family and friends.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brittany; dad, Daniel Groner (Kaci Jo Wolf); brother, Brandon Bulson (Yvonne); sister Yasmine Bulson; grandmother, Judy Groner; grandfather, Ted Groner (Nancy Ingalsbe) and all of his fire family at South Callaway Fire Protection District.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at Hams Prairie Christian Church with Judy Groner Officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society-Worldwide Technology Hope Lodge, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Blvd, Fulton, MO 65251.