Wilbur Bedwell

Wilbur E. Bedwell, 75, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, at his home.

He was born April 28, 1942, in Thebes, Illinois, to Phebe and Lucy Elzora Griggs Bedwell. He married the love of his life, Sandy Poole, April 26, 1963.

Wilbur was dearly loved by his family. He loved traveling and enjoying special time with his family. He had a strong work ethic and could do or build anything. He was an avid Cardinals fan, as long as they were winning, and loved remote-controlled airplanes and air shows.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy, of Cape Girardeau; a loving daughter, Kim Bedwell of Richmond, Virginia; two sisters, Jessie (Dennis) Turner of Thebes and Lovye Young (Charles Goforth) of Jonesboro, Illinois; a brother, Phebe (Vivian) Bedwell of Magnolia, Arkansas; his nephews and nieces, Tony, Debbie, Bobby, Sheila, Chuck, Sherrie, Tammy, Doug, Roger, Rachel and Clint; numerous great-nieces and -nephews; and other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends may gather from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thebes.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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