Donald Joe Underwood

Donald Joe Underwood, 90, of Houstonia, MO, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, KS. On November 2, 1931, he was born in Sweet Springs, MO, the son of Donald C Underwood and Josephine (Winslow) Underwood, who preceded him in death.

On December 6, 1957, in Houstonia, MO, he was united in marriage to Lula Belle Baker, who resides in the home.

Donnie Joe was born and raised in Sweet Springs, MO. After marriage, he moved to Houstonia, MO. He was a graduate of Sweet Springs High School. Donnie Joe was a Houstonia United Methodist Church member until it dissolved. Donnie Joe was employed by the Missouri Department of Transportation and was a farmer.

Along with his wife, Donald is survived by a son Mark Underwood (Cheryl) of Houstonia; a daughter, Jeana Stevens (Stan) of Houstonia; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Elvin Underwood (Deana) of Sweet Springs, MO; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Hedgpeth.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Rea Funeral Chapel, with Jim Hazell officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the chapel.

Burial will be at Houstonia Cemetery, Houstonia, MO. Full military honors will be conducted by the United States Army and Sedalia VFW Post #2591.

Pallbearers will be Zack Bremer, Jimmie March, Blake Underwood, Justin Dinwiddie, Remingtin March, and Maverick March.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Houstonia Cemetery Association in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.