DAVID SHEAT

LAMAR- Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Place for David Junior Sheat, 84, Lamar, who died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, surrounded by family.

The family will receive visitors from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, at Konantz Warden Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to the Grace Place Mission Team or Grace Place Upward program.

Condolences may be sent online at www.konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include his wife Joan Sheat; children Kevin Sheat and wife Debbie, Kari Clements and husband Mark, Kathy Phillips and husband Gregg, all of Lamar, Landon Sheat and Anthony, Tucson, Ariz. and Krystal Roush and Jennifer, Blue Springs; twelve grandchildren; 26 six great-grandchildren with three more great-grandchildren on the way; sisters Betty Benedict and husband Glen and Norma Walker and a brother-in-law, Marvin McCollough.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Reba McCollough; a brother George Sheat; a sister-in-law Pat Sheat and a brother-in-law Sam Walker.

Mr. Sheat was born Sept. 19, 1937, to D.W. and Bessie (Collins) Sheat. He grew up on the farm and his lifelong love of sports and competition can be traced back to his high school years playing football. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Faurot, on June 3, 1956, celebrating 65 years of marriage this past summer.

After working for Lawn Boy in Lamar and in several Kansas City area factories, he returned to the farm, where he had his wife eventually purchased both of their childhood farms. Over the years he built a large farming operation, called Lazy K Farms, and received Century Farm distinction. He was active in the farming community, sponsoring MU wheat plots and wheat tours for farmers from all around the area.

He was an active member and deacon at Grace Place for more than 40 years. A steadfast supporter of Upward Basketball, he rejoiced in bringing testimonies of God’s love to all of those in the stands. Whether coaching teams or staying up late to play cards and dominoes, he delighted in his large family and celebrated a legacy of love and service through them. He spoke often about how excited he was to see his grandkids and great-grandkids love and serve Jesus. Above all, he loved his Lord and his greatest desire was for others to love Him as well.