Charles Michael Ponder

Charles Michael Ponder, age 55, a resident of Breckenridge, MO, passed away on Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2019, at his residence.

Charles was born the son of Lawrence Leo Ponder and Patricia (Rothrock) Foley on July 12, 1963, in Kansas City. He was a graduate of Norborne High School. He worked as a meat packer for many years.

Survivors include his mother, Patricia Foley, of the home; father, Lawrence Ponder of Pleasant Hill; and six siblings, Elizabeth Powers of St. Joseph, Dottie Foley of Norborne, Cindy Draffen of Sedalia, Vicki Hale of Armstrong, Renee Floyd of Odessa, and Pat Cooper of Hale.

He was preceded in death by one brother, George Hale.

A graveside service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Breckenridge on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. There is no scheduled visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles Ponder Memorial Fund, and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Online condolences may be left at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Funeral Home in Breckenridge.