He married Betty James Atkins November 24, 1948 and lived in Columbia, Marshall, and Platte City, Mo. before moving to her parent's farm in 1980 where he farmed full-time, raising Charolais cattle. He served on the Missouri Farm & Home Insurance Board for many years.
He is survived by their four children, and 8 grandchildren,
and 19 great grandchildren, and a sister.
Preceding him in death were his wife Betty Atkins a grandson Andrew Atkins, four brothers, Floyd, J.T., John, and Marvin Atkins and two sisters Ruth Rudd and Rita Wilson Rabe.
A Memorial service held on Saturday January 22, 2022 at Old Union Church, Lawson at 11:00 am was preceded with a visitation at 10:00 am.
He leaves a legacy of faith, hard work, and honesty which his family seeks to honor by following his example. He loved his family, his farm, and his cattle. He had a life-long love of music and sang at many funerals over his lifetime. His favorite song was ""My Tribute"" which says, ""To God be the glory for the things He has done."" He will be sorely missed by friends and family.
Published by Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Lawson from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2022.
He married Betty James Atkins November 24, 1948 and lived in Columbia, Marshall, and Platte City, Mo. before moving to her parent's farm in 1980 where he farmed full-time, raising Charolais cattle. He served on the Missouri Farm & Home Insurance Board for many years.
He is survived by their four children, and 8 grandchildren,
and 19 great grandchildren, and a sister.
Preceding him in death were his wife Betty Atkins a grandson Andrew Atkins, four brothers, Floyd, J.T., John, and Marvin Atkins and two sisters Ruth Rudd and Rita Wilson Rabe.
A Memorial service held on Saturday January 22, 2022 at Old Union Church, Lawson at 11:00 am was preceded with a visitation at 10:00 am.
He leaves a legacy of faith, hard work, and honesty which his family seeks to honor by following his example. He loved his family, his farm, and his cattle. He had a life-long love of music and sang at many funerals over his lifetime. His favorite song was ""My Tribute"" which says, ""To God be the glory for the things He has done."" He will be sorely missed by friends and family.
Published by Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Lawson from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2022.
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