Leon M. Lambeth, 81, of Gladstone, MO, left this life to meet our Lord, Savior and Creator on October 25, 2012. Leon was born to Bonnie (Robinet) and Arch Lambeth on August 17, 1931, in Kansas City, Kansas, the oldest of three children. Leon graduated from Turner High School in Argentine, KS. He is US Army Korean war veteran. He is a member of New Hope Church of the Nazarene. He was united in marriage to Mary Gentry January 27, 1967.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Lois Hufford, and Lavon Lambeth.
He is survived by his wife Mary Lee Lambeth; a son Roy Campbell and wife Caroline of Bolivar, MO; a daughter Mary Anna Casselman and husband Oscar of Gladstone, MO; a nephew David Hufford and a niece Michelle Hufford; six grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 12 great great-grandchildren; as well as many other relatives and friends.
Service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at the New Hope Church of the Nazarene: 4330 N. Oak Trafficway Kansas City, MO. Burial will take place at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel of Greenlawn Funeral Homes Bolivar, MO.