Cecil H. Ponder, age 93, of Saint Charles, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. He was born March 8, 1931, to Joseph and Marie (nee: Murray) Ponder. They have preceded him in death, as has his beloved wife Shirley (nee: Melton) Ponder, and his sister Viola Brown. Cecil is survived by: his children: Marla Atwell, Gary Ponder (Barbara), Tonna Mayfield, Darla Galpine; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Cecil proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He then was employed and retired from McDonnell Douglas (Boeing). He enjoyed reading, especially his six newspapers, and loved owning and operating his own coin and international paper money business.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.