Funeral for former Missouri Gov. Warren E. Hearnes

Fred Lynch

Friday, August 21, 2009

Former Missouri governor Warren E. Hearnes was the first person to serve two full consecutive terms as Missouri governor. He died Aug. 16, 2009 at age 86 at his home in Charleston, Mo. He was governor from 1965 to 1973.

The funeral procession for former Missouri governor Warren E. Hearnes proceeds through the Main Street business district Friday, Aug. 21, 2009 in Charleston, Mo. (Fred Lynch)
Trumpeter Jerry Ford plays "Amazing Grace" at the funeral for former Missouri governor Warren E. Hearnes Friday at First Baptist Church in Charleston, Mo.
Jerry Ford plays "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" at the funeral for former Missouri governor Warren E. Hearnes.
Dr. Christopher Goeke sings Handel's "Comfort ye, Comfort ye, my People" from "The Messiah" as organist Dr. Gary Miller accompanies him at the funeral for former Missouri governor Warren E. Hearnes.

Gov. Jay Nixon presents the memorial message at the funeral for former Missouri governor Warren E. Hearnes Friday at First Baptist Church in Charleston, Mo. Former Missouri first lady Betty Hearnes is seated far right.
Former Missouri first lady Betty Hearnes listens at the funeral service for her husband, former Missouri governor Warren E. Hearnes, Friday at First Baptist Church in Charleston, Mo.
The funeral procession for former Missouri governor Warren E. Hearnes forms on Main Street in front of First Baptist Church in Charleston, Mo.