Earl Heflin

Earl Heflin

Earl Heflin

1917-2017

William “Earl” Heflin, Jr., 99, passed away early Friday morning, July 21, 2017 in North Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Barnard, Missouri. Earl Jr. was born on December 15, 1917 in Ravenwood, Missouri.

Earl and Cleta (Marie Stuart) were married April 8, 1940. Earl began his career path in farming. In 1956, he transitioned to a long and successful career with Missouri Farmer’s Association managing grain elevators located in Barnard and Guilford. Earl enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, bowling, golf and watching sports.

Earl is survived by two sisters Anna Helen Teson and Rita Teson; three sons, Harold Hefliin (Glenda), Kearney, Missouri, Edwin Heflin (Nancy), Janesville, Wisconsin, Leland Heflin (Barb), Bloomington, Indiana and one daughter, Iretha Heflin Spinetti (Robert), Kingwood, Texas; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and many additional family members.

Earl is preceded in death by his parents Earl, Sr. and Anna Cain, his wife Cleta (October 27, 2005), two brothers John D. and Francis, and five sisters Hilda Schieber; Elizabeth Heflin, Marcela Berg, Mary Schmitz, and Theresa Sullivan.

Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, followed by visitation from 7-8 p.m., both at St. Gregory’s Barbarigo Catholic Church, Maryville.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Monday July 24, also at the Church. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Maryville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Westbrook Care Center, 4015 S. Platte Clay Way, Kearney, MO 64060

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