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Wesley Newman Pedigo

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Wesley Newman Pedigo, 49, of Moberly, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born on January 28, 1972, in Natchitoches, Louisiana to the late Gaylen Elbert Pedigo and Joan (Alton) Wurm. Wes graduated from Fulton High School with the Class of 1990. He furthered his education at Vatterott College graduating in 2003, with a degree in Computer Programming. While in high school, Wes enjoyed wrestling. In adulthood, he could often be found wresting with his children. A love for music was evident in Wes's life from an early age. He carried this passion throughout his life, playing in bands, writing music with his son, Josh, and recording YouTube videos of his music. Wes will be remembered as a dedicated and loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He encouraged the best in everyone he cared about. He will be fondly remembered by sons, Joshua Pedigo of Joplin, Bryce Sorensen of Joplin, and Tyler Pedigo of Moberly; daughters, Brittainy Pedigo Eastburn (Carson) of Joplin, and Emilee Pedigo of Joplin; mother, Joan Wurm of Moberly; sisters, Kelly Doyle Clark (Alan) of New Bloomfield, and Cindy Doyle Haymart (Frank) of Fulton; grandchildren, Violet Pedigo, Oliver Eastburn, Lily Eastburn, Xena Pedigo; girlfriend, Ashley Underwood; several nieces, Heather Clark (Barry), Chastity Sims (Gary), Elizabeth Clark (Nathan), Ashley Haymart (Wes), Andrea Goldstrom (Steven), and April Doyle; and nephews, Frankie "Boo" Haymart (Laci), David Doyle (Louisa), and Clint Doyle (Lacey); and several great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Wes was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas Doyle and William David Jr. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton. Friends will be received from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to American Heart Association, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Boulevard, Fulton, MO 65251. Condolences may be left for the family at www.maupinfuneralhome.com

Published July 14, 2021