Willis Jean Carver was born August 16, 1923 in Billings, MO and died January 28, 2013 at the age of 89 yrs, 6 months and 12 days. He was an Army scout in WWII. Upon returning from the war, he farmed and worked as a union carpenter. Later he became a commercial bus driver for Continental Trailways for twenty seven yearsContinue Reading
Willis Jean Carver was born August 16, 1923 in Billings, MO and died January 28, 2013 at the age of 89 yrs, 6 months and 12 days. He was an Army scout in WWII.
Upon returning from the war, he farmed and worked as a union carpenter. Later he became a commercial bus driver for Continental Trailways for twenty seven years where he was honored with a safety award for over one million accident free miles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel Carver; his wife Elizabeth and his brother Marvin.
He is survived by his daughter and husband, Jean and Jim Lanning of Branson, MO.; a granddaughter Jessica and children Mackenzie, Katarina, and Tristan of Royse City, TX.; a grandson and wife, Justin and Nikki Lanning and daughters Nadia and Reese of Franklin, TN.; a grandson Rodney Keller of Branson, MO.; a niece and husband, Beverly and Mike Kinsella of Republic, MO.; a special friend Helen Crum of Springfield, MO. and many cousins.
Visitation will be at Greenlawn East in Springfield, MO. on Friday, Feb. 1st from
6 to 8 pm. Graveside service will be held at the Mount Comfort Cemetery Saturday, Feb. 2 at 11 am.
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