Rodney David Cordray, 82, of Valles Mines died Feb. 16, 2018, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. Mr. Cordray was a retired boilermaker and a member of Boilermakers Local 27. Born June 17, 1935, in Gasconade, he was the son of the late Opal (Cooper) and Ruel Cordray.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Mildred (Wingrath) Cordray; three children: Dennis (Sharon) Cordray of Valles Mines, Monty (Susan) Cordray of Pevely and Sheri (Patrick) Coerver of Festus; eight grandchildren: Darren, Jon, Sean, Ben, Scott, Blake, Amber and Heather; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held Feb. 19 at Morton Chapel in Linn, officiated by the Rev. Jeff. Kruger. Burial was in the Shirley Mint Hill Cemetery near Chamois. Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel.