He is survived by his beloved wife Margaret of 61 years. He leaves behind two sons Jim (and his wife Pattie) and John (and his wife Cyndi). He leaves three grandsons Zachary (his wife Abby), Joshua, and James “Jas”.
As an avid rockhound, jeweler, and artist he was passionate about his hobbies and enjoyed sharing his talents with others.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Mount Moriah Cemetery, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri. This service will be Livestreamed at: www.fb.com/MtMoriahNewcomer (see link below)