Daryl A. Trogdon

Daryl A. Trogdon, 72 of Wichita, Kan., passed away Nov. 5, 2014 at Via Christi Hospital in Wichita. Graveside funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2014 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler, Mo., with Rev. Eldon Allen officiating. There will be no visitation. Contributions are suggested to the VFW in Wichita, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home (660) 679-0009 in Butler, Mo. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

Daryl Ashley Trogdon was born Dec. 27, 1941 in Council Grove, Kan., son of Charles Warren and Roberta LaVonne (Eck) Trogdon. Because of his father's teaching profession, Daryl grew up in the communities of Holton, Parsons, Spring Hill, Troy and Fort Scott, Kan.

Daryl was a graduate of Fort Scott High School in Fort Scott, Kan., in the class of 1960. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1963-67 during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with friends -- especially sharing camaraderie with fellow veterans. Daryl loved to travel, and enjoyed telling stories and jokes.

Daryl was a member of NALC Branch 21 U.S. Postal Union, as well as the American Legion.

Daryl was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents Charles Edward and Eula (Ward) Eck, and Walter Conrad and Frona (McWilliams) Trogdon; his aunt Alsie Trogdon Manser; uncles Earl Newton Trogdon, Glenn Odell Trogdon, Roy Eck and C.W. Eck. He is survived by cousins Pamela Sue Harding and husband Charles of Grain Valley, Mo.; Glenda "Weezie" Trogdon Allen and husband Eldon of Butler, Mo.; Joyce Lee Joplin of Oklahoma City, Okla.; an aunt, Gladys (Trogdon) Nesmith and husband Robert of Springfield, Mo.; an uncle-in-law Bryce Manser of Raytown, Mo.; and companion, Mary Lou McGinnis and her daughter Kelly Callison of Wichita; as well as former wife Doris Trogdon of Florida.