Mr. Ike C. Bradley
Sunrise: January 21, 1962 Sunset: December 1, 2011
Ike Charles Bradley was born January 21, 1962, to the parents of Arlene Bradley and Issac Allison in Kansas City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by both parents and two brothers-in-law, Milton Clark, Sr. and David Warren.
He attended Paseo High School. Ike loved hanging out with family, playing Bid-Wiz, watching sports and western movies.
Ike had a beautiful smile, a warn heart and was very outgoing. He was a good friend to many. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at K C Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Ike Charles will truly be missed.
He leaves to cherish his memory: two brothers, Rocky Bradley Sr. and Issac Allison, Jr.; six sisters, Betty Warren, Shelia Clark, Patricia Bradley, Lisa Mayhem (Brian), Saundra Bradley (Mondel) and Nicole Bradley and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Services for Mr. Bradley will be held !2:00 Noon Saturday, December 10, 2011, at E. S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel North with Rev. Robert Jones, Associate Minister of Bethlehem Antioch Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Burial in Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. until service time Saturday at the chapel.
Thoughtful care and services provided by E. S. ELEY & SONS FUNERAL CHAPEL NORTH.
He graduated from Douglas High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with the class of 1965. Henry continued his education at Oklahoma State Tech.
Henry was united in holy matrimony in Kansas City, Missouri to his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Graves in 1967.
He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. Henry was one of the Elders of the Temple of The Living God Church located at 1013 E. 55th Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mr. Henry Clay Lawton, Sr. departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Carolyn; four children, Ingrid (Michael), Una, Mary and Henry Jr. (Richonda); twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
Henry is very much missed.
Services for Mr. Lawton were held Monday, December 12, 2011, at E. S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel North with Elder Michael Brackens of Temple of the Living God Church officiating. Burial in Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery.
He moved to Kansas City and married Chloe Scott, a union that lasted thirty-two years and produced six children; four boys, Frank Junior (deceased), Johnny, Terry, Joseph and Robert Lee; two girls, Gwendolyn (deceased) and Debra Lynn. Frankie worked a variety of jobs and with wife, Chloe, owned several rental properties. For many years he worked with his brother-in-laws, "Buster' and Roosevelt part-time at the Go Gas Go Service Station at 28th & Prospect. He worked at the Orchid Room for many years and upon it's closing, at the Solar Lounge at 27th & Indiana. Together, owner, Sonny Rollins, Rudy Johnson and Charles Harrelson called themselves the "Four Musketeers." All preceded him in death.
As an employee of Swift's Meat Packing Processing Plant for 43 years, he worked in the slaughter house, as a boner, and later a cook. He received many bonuses and accolades for being the fastest and highest producer in his department. He was a very vocal Union Steward at Swift's and fought hard for his constituents. Upon his retirement, he worked part time for True Value Hardware stores.
Frankie accepted Christ in the 70's and began to turn his life around. He joined Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ and became active in the Brotherhood, Male Chorus, Senior Choir, Trustee Department and Singles Sunday School Class. He regularly attended prayer meeting and was an enthusiastic supporter of Palestine's Camp and annual holiday basket giving drives. He loved his church and attended faithfully until his health began to fail.
Mr. Henry Clay Lawton, Sr.
Sunrise: January 28, 1947 Sunset: December 6, 2011
Henry Clay Lawton, Sr. was the only child born to the union of John Henry Lawton and Mary Smith Lawton in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
He graduated from Douglas High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with the class of 1965. Henry continued his education at Oklahoma State Tech.
Henry was united in holy matrimony in Kansas City, Missouri to his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Graves in 1967.
He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age. Henry was one of the Elders of the Temple of The Living God Church located at 1013 E. 55th Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mr. Henry Clay Lawton, Sr. departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
He leaves behind his wife of 44 years, Carolyn; four children, Ingrid (Michael), Una, Mary and Henry Jr. (Richonda); twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
Henry is very much missed.
Services for Mr. Lawton were held Monday, December 12, 2011, at E. S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel North with Elder Michael Brackens of Temple of the Living God Church officiating. Burial in Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery.
Thoughtful care and services provided by E. S. ELEY & SONS FUNERAL CHAPEL NORTH.
Mr. Frankie Harper, Sr.
Sunrise: April 2, 1923 Sunset: December 7, 2011
Frankie Harper, Sr. was born April 2, 1923, in Gould, Arkansas to Alberta Henderson-Clark and Oscar Harper. He had three sisters, Erma (Roosevelt Davis), Lucy (Rev. Lucille Fuller) and Latonia Clark (Henry "Buster" James) as well as two brothers, Oscar and Joseph all of whom preceded him in death. Frankie was accustomed to hard work. He learned that well, living with his by then single mother. He took great care of his mother and was always near and dear to his siblings. He loved them dearly and missed them tremendously.
Our father told us as a young man he worked in the fields farming and chopping cotton. He hunted small game, pheasant, rabbit, squirrel and later deer to help provide food for his mother and siblings. He said the first time, his mother gave him a rifle and two bullets, told him to bring back dinner, and don't come home without it. He saw a rabbit, shot and missed. Down to one bullet he panicked. He knew his mother meant what she said. Afraid he'd miss and waste his last bullet; he took an old box, got a stick, propped it up, then took part of his lunch and placed it beneath. He tied a string to the stick, held onto one end, then hid and waited. As expected a rabbit came to inspect the food, he pulled the string, and down came the box. He took a large rock and hit it on the head. He returned to his mother, with dinner and one bullet to spare. He said she was so proud of him. She took him up and down the road and showed everyone the rabbit and the bullet. That story (true or embellished) pretty much summed up who he was to us; just as stern, hard-working, enterprising, bodacious, an outdoorsman, loved attention, and love to be praised.
Our father told us as a young man he worked in the fields farming and chopping cotton. He hunted small game, pheasant, rabbit, squirrel and later deer to help provide food for his mother and siblings. He said the first time, his mother gave him a rifle and two bullets, told him to bring back dinner, and don't come home without it. He saw a rabbit, shot and missed. Down to one bullet he panicked. He knew his mother meant what she said. Afraid he'd miss and waste his last bullet; he took an old box, got a stick, propped it up, then took part of his lunch and placed it beneath. He tied a string to the stick, held onto one end, then hid and waited. As expected a rabbit came to inspect the food, he pulled the string, and down came the box. He took a large rock and hit it on the head. He returned to his mother, with dinner and one bullet to spare. He said she was so proud of him. She took him up and down the road and showed everyone the rabbit and the bullet. That story (true or embellished) pretty much summed up who he was to us; just as stern, hard-working, enterprising, bodacious, an outdoorsman, loved attention, and love to be praised.
He moved to Kansas City and married Chloe Scott, a union that lasted thirty-two years and produced six children; four boys, Frank Junior (deceased), Johnny, Terry, Joseph and Robert Lee; two girls, Gwendolyn (deceased) and Debra Lynn. Frankie worked a variety of jobs and with wife, Chloe, owned several rental properties. For many years he worked with his brother-in-laws, "Buster' and Roosevelt part-time at the Go Gas Go Service Station at 28th & Prospect. He worked at the Orchid Room for many years and upon it's closing, at the Solar Lounge at 27th & Indiana. Together, owner, Sonny Rollins, Rudy Johnson and Charles Harrelson called themselves the "Four Musketeers." All preceded him in death.
As an employee of Swift's Meat Packing Processing Plant for 43 years, he worked in the slaughter house, as a boner, and later a cook. He received many bonuses and accolades for being the fastest and highest producer in his department. He was a very vocal Union Steward at Swift's and fought hard for his constituents. Upon his retirement, he worked part time for True Value Hardware stores.
Frankie accepted Christ in the 70's and began to turn his life around. He joined Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ and became active in the Brotherhood, Male Chorus, Senior Choir, Trustee Department and Singles Sunday School Class. He regularly attended prayer meeting and was an enthusiastic supporter of Palestine's Camp and annual holiday basket giving drives. He loved his church and attended faithfully until his health began to fail.
Frankie departed this life early Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at home. He leaves his children: a sons-in-law, John (Debra), granddaughters, Theresa (Frank Jr.), Minister Karon Harper and April (Debra), Avia (Robert), Brandi (Johnny) and Onita and Freddie Johnson (Frank); great-grandchildren; Ryan, Tiffani and Zyah; four great-great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Lorraine Ellis, Myrtle Bailey, Pat McGlothen and Shirley Johnson; brother-in-law, Millard McGlothen Sr. and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Services for Mr. Harper were held Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ with Pastor Leonard P. Butler, Jr. officiating. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Thoughtful care and services provided by E. S. ELEY & SONS FUNERAL CHAPEL NORTH.
She graduated from Drew High School in Monticello, Arkansas in 1971. She relocated to Kansas City and shortly afterwards met her husband, Jeff and they were married December 27, 1975.
Brenda spent 15 years at St. Paul Insurance Company as a claims adjuster where she loved participating in the company bowling league and the chili cook-offs. Most recently, Brenda was employed at Walgreens where she spent the last 10 years.
Brenda was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother to her wonderful twin grandchildren who were the joy of her life...She lived her life to the fullest with her grandchildren, spending weekdays and weekends with them. Brenda loved traveling with her daughter back to her hometown during summer vacations. She was a classy lady with much style and great decorating sense who loved to go shopping with her sister-in-law and friends. She also loved spending her extra time going to the movies. Brenda was a faithful member of Wright Memorial Church where she participated in giving gospel gifts and testifying about the goodness of Jesus Christ. Brenda was a woman of great strength who never complained about her illness...she knew God was in control.
Brenda Joy Wilson went home to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, her husband, Jeff at her side.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Jeff Wilson; daughter, Trena Wilson; son, Jeremy Wilson; granddaughter, Jada Dean; grandson, Jaylen Dean; two brothers, Eric Donald Collins of Omaha, NE and Kerry Thomas of Flint, MI; four sisters, Cora Winbush of Atlanta, GA, Lora Thomas, Sheila Thomas and Karen Thomas all of Flint, MI; aunt, Merva D. Collins of Monticello, AR and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
"JB" was educated in the Olean Missouri Public School District. He was employed as an over the road truck driver for many years.
Mrs. Brenda J. Wilson
Sunrise: December 22, 1952 Sunset: December 14, 2011
Brenda was born December 22, 1952, in Monticello, Arkansas to the late Odie Collins, Jr. and Lillie Mae Vincent. She was raised by her grandmother, Lola Mae and grandfather, Lofton "Joe Bob" Vincent. As a child she attended Ebenezer AME Church in Monticello and accepted Christ at a young age. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Odell Collins and Keith Thomas.
She graduated from Drew High School in Monticello, Arkansas in 1971. She relocated to Kansas City and shortly afterwards met her husband, Jeff and they were married December 27, 1975.
Brenda spent 15 years at St. Paul Insurance Company as a claims adjuster where she loved participating in the company bowling league and the chili cook-offs. Most recently, Brenda was employed at Walgreens where she spent the last 10 years.
Brenda was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother to her wonderful twin grandchildren who were the joy of her life...She lived her life to the fullest with her grandchildren, spending weekdays and weekends with them. Brenda loved traveling with her daughter back to her hometown during summer vacations. She was a classy lady with much style and great decorating sense who loved to go shopping with her sister-in-law and friends. She also loved spending her extra time going to the movies. Brenda was a faithful member of Wright Memorial Church where she participated in giving gospel gifts and testifying about the goodness of Jesus Christ. Brenda was a woman of great strength who never complained about her illness...she knew God was in control.
Brenda Joy Wilson went home to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, her husband, Jeff at her side.
She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Jeff Wilson; daughter, Trena Wilson; son, Jeremy Wilson; granddaughter, Jada Dean; grandson, Jaylen Dean; two brothers, Eric Donald Collins of Omaha, NE and Kerry Thomas of Flint, MI; four sisters, Cora Winbush of Atlanta, GA, Lora Thomas, Sheila Thomas and Karen Thomas all of Flint, MI; aunt, Merva D. Collins of Monticello, AR and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Services for Mrs. Wilson were held Wednesday, December 21, 2011, at Wright Memorial C.O.G.I.C. with Elder Laurence C. Clark, Pastor officiating. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Mr. John B. Webb, Jr.
"JB"
Sunrise: December 27, 1926 Sunset: December 15, 2011
John Booker "JB" Webb, Jr. was born December 27, 1926, in Eldon, Missouri to the late Carrie Smith Webb and John B. Webb, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Herbert Russell and Ocie Webb and two sisters, Beatrice Miller and Faye Washington.
"JB" was educated in the Olean Missouri Public School District. He was employed as an over the road truck driver for many years.