John Shatford III (Jack) of El Dorado Springs, Missouri passed away on October 16th, 2016. A celebration of life will take place from 1-5 on Saturday, November 12th, 2016, at the fraternal Order of Eagles, 3310 East 380th Road, El Dorado, Springs, MO 64744.

Jack was born on August 27th, 1945 in Bedford, Ohio to John H. Shatford and Dorothy Silsby Shatford. He graduated from Truman State with a degree in Biology. Jack has a blessed life with his wife Joy. Jack honored his country by serving in the Army in Vietnam. Jack retired from the Missouri Department of Conversation after 34 years of service. Jack treasured the outdoors as he was an avid hunter and fisherman which he greatly enjoyed doing with his family and lifelong friends. Jack was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Yell County Wildlife Federation and Ducks Unlimited.

Jack is survived by his loving wife Joy, son Kurt and wife Mary Raymore, Missouri, granddaughter and hunting buddy Sarah Ashley, granddaughter Shelby Lynn, niece Heidi Snellenburg and husband Jonathan of New York, step sister Judy Sinay and her husband Jim, step sister Karen Drake, several nieces and nephews, devoted special friends Len and Avis Cottton, and many caring friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, step mother Irene Shatford, his two sisters Anita Jane and Elaine Sue.

So Jack, this is not goodbye; it is only until we meet again. You will be greatly missed.

Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com