Terry Elfrink

ORAN, Mo. -- Terry Joseph "ToJo" Elfrink was called home unexpectedly Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Tojo was born Jan. 7, 1970, the eighth of nine children to Paul and Marie Elfrink of New Hamburg Missouri.

Tojo attended Kelly High School and graduated in 1988.

For the past several years, Tojo was a loyal and dedicated floor supervisor at Armor Lite of Miner, Missouri, where many lasting friendships were built within his work family.

To know Tojo was to love Tojo! His heart was as big as his infectious grin, which is etched forever in the memories of his family and friends. Tojo was selfless and never hesitated to help anyone in need.

Tojo was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan and will be remembered for his smooth, left-handed swing at the plate and ridiculous speed running the base paths, which he never lost as he played into his 50s. It was his happy place. But his greatest love was his family. He treasured his time with his wife and children and family get-togethers. His family was his sanctuary.

Apart from his mother, he is survived by his beloved wife, Carmelita "MoJo" Burton Elfrink; sons, Dalton and Maverick; daughter, Savannah; and grandson, Abel. Other survivors include his dear mother, Marie, and his eight siblings, Laura (Terry) Orr, Cheryl (Johnny) Nichols, Cindy (Darryl) Scott, Tamara (Nick) Dalton, Randy (Toni) Elfrink, Ken Elfrink, Shawn (Gina) Elfrink and Wayne (Jennifer) Elfrink, as well as many nieces and nephews

Tojo was preceded in death and greeted in heaven by his dad, Paul Anthony Elfrink.

Visitation and a prayer service were held Thursday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran, with the Rev. Joseph Kelly officiating.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.