William “Bill” Lunceford, 87, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away at KC Hospice House on Monday, December 8, 2025. Bill was born on March 5,1938 to Leonard Lunceford and Iona (Williamson) Lunceford. Bill married Saundra Kay Scott on January 2, 1959.
Bill worked in construction and was a master cabinet builder for many years. He worked for General Motors Assembly Plant at Leads and retired after 22 years as a member of UAW Local 93. After retirement, Bill worked as a bus driver for the Oak Grove School District for many years.
Bill was an active member of Paradise Outfitter Ministries. He was a charter member of Friends of Missouri Town and was very involved with the Osage Spinners and Weavers Guild, participating in living history events, creating traditional tools for fiber processing and demonstrating pioneer-era rug weaving. He was a lifelong harmonica player.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and one grandson, TJ Lunceford.
Bill leaves behind his wife Saundra Kay (Scott) Lunceford, sister-in-law Tanya Harris of Columbia, MO; one daughter, Robin Poese (Brian) of Chilhowee, MO; four sons; Scott of Buckner, MO; Tim (Angela) and Chris (Penny Avery) of Independence, MO; and Rick (Kim) of Oak Grove; ten grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Bill will be laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery in Buckner, MO. The family will hold a celebration of life in the spring; at a date to be determined later.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements by Royer Funeral Home in Oak Grove, MO.
Stephanie Eddins (walker) and family
13 Dec 2025Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you you and your family.
Kim Detel
13 Dec 2025My Condolences
God Bless
Tammy Lunceford
13 Dec 2025I’m so sorry for you loss he was the be man I ever knew,the father I always wish I had . I appreciate the fact you let me know .he will be greatly missed.
Penny Westgate
13 Dec 2025Ella, I’m so sorry for your loss. My precious dad was a life long harmonica player too! Big hugs and condolences to you and your family. Love you….. Penny(and John)
Charlotte Bartholow
15 Dec 2025I’m so sorry Rick. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Linda Adams
21 Dec 2025I am sorry you must walk this path of loss and grief. May God’s presence comfort and guide you