True Medlin

True Jarrett Medlin age 80, of rural Lamar,  passed away Thursday evening, January 7, 2010 at his home.        True was born April 23, 1929 north of Milford, Missouri, to True L. and Okla (Smith) Medlin.  After graduating from Lamar High School, True married Nadine Mae Morey and together they farmed and raised their family of five sons, Gary, Roy, Larry, Donald, and Jesse.          A farmer and rancher most of his life, True loved to check the cows on his 4-wheeler, especially if one of the grandkids was with him.  He was a great Christian man and touched many lives through his Gideon Jail Ministry and simply showing them he cared, showing them the Love of Jesus Christ.  He loved his family and was in full glory when all 59 of his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren were gathered around him.  He was an active and faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church.        Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Nadine, of the home; four sons and their wives,  Roy & Sharon Medlin, Larry & Lori Medlin, Donald & Susan Medlin, Jesse & Pam Medlin, all of Lamar; eight grandsons and their wives, Kevin & April Medlin, Frontenac, Kansas, Roy Medlin, Jr., Lamar, Jeremy & Melissa Medlin, Raymore,  Shane & Lori Medlin, Springfield,  Shawn & Julie Medlin, St. Peters,  Jarrett Medlin, St. Louis, Bradly Keithly, Lamar and Braydon Medlin, Columbia; six granddaughters and their husbands, Brenda & Rick Sewell, Golden City, Jackie & Stan Harris, Lamar, Chasity & Mike Sewell, Whiteman Air Force Base, Lori & Andy Roskamp, Lamar, Brooka Medlin & Kaylee Medlin, both of Lamar; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Myrna & husband Ron Fite, Traverse City, Michigan; two brothers-in-law, Don Johnston, Lamar, and Vanoy Anderegg, Springfield, Missouri; and a large extended family.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Gary; and three sisters, Betty Jean Medlin, Alberta Johnston, and Rosetta Anderegg.        Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 11th at Daniel Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday.  Burial will be in Moorehead Cemetery.        Memorial contributions are suggested to Gideons International or American Cancer Society in care of Daniel Funeral Home