Born Nov. 15, 1942, in Butler County, he was of the Protestant belief. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and the Kansas City School for Auctioneers, and was a retired auctioneer and farmer.
Survivors include: three sisters, Kathryn George of Sikeston and Lora Pennell and Shirley Davis, both of Poplar Bluff. Several nephews and great-nieces and great-
nephews also survive
Funeral services were held June 7 at Cotrell Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Leroy Murray officiated.
Burial followed at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Poplar Bluff.
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