Cartee, William Gene (1946-2009)
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- Category: Obituaries
- Posted: 05 November 2011
CAMERON, Mo. — William Gene Cartee, 62, Cameron, formerly of Maysville, Mo., was born July 4, 1946, in Amity, Mo., to William and Bessie Emalene (Smith) Cartee and passed away June 25, 2009, at Missouri Veterans Home of Cameron.
Gene was a lifelong resident of Dekalb County where he farmed and attended Fairport Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.
He served in the United States Army during Vietnam and on Feb. 23, 1968, in Maysville married Beverly Spalding. To this union two children were born.
Gene is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include two children; Aaron (Holly) Cartee, Maysville, Julie (Ron) Zirfas, ElDorado, Kan.; one sister, Susan (Don), Grant Vernon, Texas; and five grandchildren.
Funeral service: 10 a.m. Monday, Bram-Turner Funeral Home, Maysville. Burial with full military honors: Sharp Cemetery, Amity. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Bram-Turner Funeral Home, Maysville.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Comfort Care Hospice or Missouri Veterans Home of Cameron in care of Bram-Turner Funeral Home, P.O. Box 350, Maysville, MO 64469.
Source: St. Joseph News-Press 28 June 2009
