September 25, 2004

Gordon Willhoite

Gordon L. Willhoite, 79, of Hillsboro, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004. Willhoite was formerly of Cape Girardeau and worked at Massey Ferguson Equipment Co. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Joan Willhoite of Hillsboro; two daughters, Penny Willhoite Staver of Harrisburg, Pa., Wendy Willhoite Franklin of St. Louis; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Smith Willhoite of Minneapolis, Minn.; and six grandchildren...

Gordon L. Willhoite, 79, of Hillsboro, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004.

Willhoite was formerly of Cape Girardeau and worked at Massey Ferguson Equipment Co.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Joan Willhoite of Hillsboro; two daughters, Penny Willhoite Staver of Harrisburg, Pa., Wendy Willhoite Franklin of St. Louis; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Smith Willhoite of Minneapolis, Minn.; and six grandchildren.

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He was preceded in death by a son, Steven E. Willhoite, in 2002.

Memorial and Masonic services were held Sept. 10 at Hillsboro United Methodist Church. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Veterans Funeral Care in St. Louis was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Gordon's name to St. Anthony's Medical Center Hospice Program, 10010 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, Mo., 63128.

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