Herbert Clay Atwell, age 95 and 10 months, departed this life on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The son of Herman and Gertie (Harryman) Atwell, he was born on December 13, 1928 in Calhoun, Missouri. Herb graduated from Calhoun High School in 1945. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country for 24 years and retired inContinue Reading
Herbert Clay Atwell, age 95 and 10 months, departed this life on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
The son of Herman and Gertie (Harryman) Atwell, he was born on December 13, 1928 in Calhoun, Missouri. Herb graduated from Calhoun High School in 1945. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country for 24 years and retired in 1969. He was stationed in Germany, France, Japan and Belgium. Following his military retirement, he worked for Consver & Townsend Consulting Engineers and for City Utilities.
Herb was married to his sweetheart, Freda. They enjoyed a wonderful life and he truly gave his heart to her. He was a devoted and loving husband. His beloved Freda proceeded him in death on June 23rd, 2024. His heart was truly broken with the loss of his Freda.
Herb was a Christian and of the Baptist faith, and a member of Anchor Baptist Church.
Herb is survived by his family; Paula Letterman, her sons, Lance Letterman (Amy), Heath Letterman, Chad Letterman, John Letterman, (Carrie); Dwayne and Helen Letterman, their daughter, Cheri Herrera, (Joe Don) Margaret Fields and Kay Brooks. Along with other extended family.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (North) at 11:30 a.m. with full Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to C.A.R.E Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 215, Aurora, Missouri 65605 or to Anchor Baptist Church, 206 N. Main, Republic, Missouri 65738.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at The Bungalows at Springfield East, and The Maples for their love and care of Herbert.
Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East.
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