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In January, 1927, he was cofounder of the La Grone-Grant Aircraft Company of Kansas City which handle a full line of aircraft accessories and supplies a Richards Field, and in 1928 added the Stinson Aircraft agency to this business.

In 1929 La Grone was one of three men to form the JWNE Quinn Aircraft Corporation at Kansas City to manufacture, repair and operate aircraft and deal in supplies. During this period he often flew charter planes for Kansas City "Star" on news coverage jaunts. In the 1930's he continued to provide airplane sales and service facilities at the Kansas City Municipal Airport.

During World War II La Grone was test pilot for North American Aviation Corporation at their Kansas City plant.

Soon after the war, Waco went out of business and La Grone started handling Phillips Petroleum products in addition to his flying service.

La Grone passed away at Kansas City on April 12, 1953, at age 72. He was survived by his wife, a sisterm [[sister]] and two brothers. He was an Early Bird.

Flying Pioneer John K. "Tex" La Grone was a lifelong aviation pilot, instructor, dealer and true air enthusiast. With over forty years in the business, few men contributed more to promote aviation. Nationally known and highly respected, his name well deserved a prominent spot in early American aviation history.

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