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HAROLD ECHOLS Obituary

Harold E. Echols, Sr., 75, of Independence, Mo., passed away June 11, 2011. Harold was born Aug. 23, 1935, in Independence, the son of Claude H. and Blanche (Hirst) Echols. He retired from Aero Transportation Products. Harold was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3717 of Sugar Creek. Survivors include two daughters, Martha Prakash of San Jose, Calif., Linda Nesler and husband Red of Buckner, Mo.; four sons, Steven Echols and wife Becky of Raytown, Mo., Scott Echols, Independence, Harold Echols, Jr. and wife Catherine of Buckner, Mark Echols and wife Deanna of Independence; 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Claude Echols, Jr. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Salvation Army, PO Box 412577, KCMO 64141-2577. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at New Salem Funeral Home. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at New Salem chapel. Arr.: New Salem Funeral Home, (816) 796-8600.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jun. 14, 2011.

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David Wade

June 16, 2011

Linda and family, We were all so sorry to hear about your fathers' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you keep the good memories of times with your dad near and dear to your hearts. David Wade and all your family here at AT&T & CWA.

Linda Enderle

June 15, 2011

Scott,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Linda Enderle and family

Fred Tenny

June 14, 2011

Scotty,
Corrine and I were sorry to hear of your dad's passing.

June 14, 2011

HELLO KIDS; YOUR DAD MEANT A GREAT DEAL TO UNCLE DONNIE ALL THE WHILE WHEN THEY WERE GROWING UP. WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF HIM AS WILL YOU. WE LOVE YOU GUYS VERY MUCH AND GLAD YOU ARE PART OF OUR FAMILY,MARTY,LINDA STEVE AND SCOTT. WE WILL BE WITH YOU WED. EVENING AND ALSO THURS. SERVICES. LOVE TO ALL UNCLE DONNIE AND AUNT MARTHA

June 14, 2011

Linda, Red and family
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. He will forever be in your hearts and thoughts. Sending our sorrow from Ohio.
Love Harry and Michelle Williamson

ron/susie stockbauer

June 14, 2011

Hey Scotty I'm real sorry to read in the obits about your dad. We'll be thinking about you Ron&Susie

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