Jerry M. Needham, age 61, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Thursday December 3, 2009. He was born December 19, 2009, in Bolivar, Mo. He was retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad after 39 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Sue Needham, two daughters Holly Needham of Hollister, Mo. and Heather Shull of Joplin, Mo., one grandson Hunter Shull, the joy of his life and one brother, Greg Needham of Carl Junction, Mo. Graveside services will be at Eastlawn Cemetery under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, Monday December 7, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Reverend Carl Radford officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry's name to the Southwest Humane Society.