Tommy Leroy Flewelling, 77, of Milo, MO, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026, with his family in Diamond, MO. Tom was born December 6, 1948, in Montevallo, MO.
Tom was raised in Montevallo and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1965. His love of horseback riding in his youth led him into cattle ranching in the Montevallo area for most of his life. Tom was a faithful member of the Anchor Fellowship Church for many years before moving to Evangel Church. He had a great love for his family, was known for his big heart, and love for kids.
Survivors include two grandsons, Keizer Johnson, El Dorado Springs, MO, and Kenzer Johnson, Nevada; two nephews, Shane Flewelling (Tricia), Diamond, MO, Jeremy Simrell (Debra), Asbury, MO; a niece, Matine Johnson (Darin), Joplin, MO; and numerous other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jared Johnson; 7 brothers, Leslie Flewelling, Leland Flewelling, George Flewelling, Charles Flewelling, Arthur Flewelling, Irvin Flewelling and Jim Flewelling; and three sisters, Lois Riemers, Imagene Norris, and Ada Fisher.
The family would like to send a special “Thank you”, to the Cardiac Care Team at Mercy Hospital of Joplin, and Trinity Hospice.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastors David and Ruth Christian officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery in Nevada.
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