David Lee Hadlock, Sr.
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David Lee Hadlock, SR, 72, died Monday October 26, 2015 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center following complications from surgery.
He leaves his wife of 11 years, Carol Hadlock; his son David Hadlock, JR and wife Robyn; his, son Kevin Hadlock and wife Rita; his daughter Kim Oden and husband James; four granddaughters, 2 step granddaughters, and several step great – grandchildren who he considered his own; brother Noel and wife Janice, and several nieces and nephews.
Born in Crawford County, KS on 12/28/42 to Don Hadlock and wife Imhoel. He was raised with two siblings, a step brother Noel and sister Donna. They eventually settled in South Kansas City, MO where David graduated from Ruskin High School in 1963. From there he moved to Lee’s Summit in 1965, which is where he raised his family and spent his remaining years.
David had many occupations from concrete worker, to owning his own appliance repair service, to lead maintenance mechanic at Vendall before finally settling in at Marion Laboratories. After many years he retired from Marion in 2004. He spent his retirement years puttering around Lee’s Summit spending time with his family and wife.
David was an avid collector of many things; antique tractors, Hot Wheels, model cars, and so much more. He and his sons spent many an evening out in the shop working on cars, and whatever else needed fixing at the time. He wasn’t happy if he didn’t have a tool in his hand and a project to work on. He won several awards at work for his ingenuity and his hard work, and won several awards for his antique tractor collection in several fairs and tractor pull.
David was many things to so many people: son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, serviceman and so many more. He will be missed by many, but will never be forgotten for all the lives he has touched.
A visitation will be held Friday, Oct 30, 2015 from 6-7 PM, followed by a memorial service at 7, at Heartland, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133.