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George Closson Obituary
January 27, 1946 - October 29, 2020
Hermitage, Missouri - George Edwin Closson Jr passed away on October 29, 2020. He was born on January 27, 1946 in Independence, Mo. He graduated from Raytown South HS in 1964, where he played the drums in the marching band, winning several awards as a solo drummer. He also played in a rock band, The Motivations. George spent 43 years as a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad. He is preceded by father George E Closson Sr. He is survived by his wife, Dianna of 53 years. He also leaves his mother Henrietta Jaques, brother John Closson (Beverly), sister Densie Martins (Bob), 3 daughters, Shelly Closson, Kim Holt (Joe), Nichole Culbertson (Dane); and 3 grand-daughters, Hadlee, Kaitlyn and Emma. George was an avid fisherman and also loved golf and gardening. He enjoyed spending summer days with his family and friends fishing, camping and swimming at Pomme de Terre lake. Visitations will be held in Kansas City Kansas at Chapel Hill Funeral Home at 1:00pm on November 12, 2020.
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Deryll L Hughes
May 14, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that I am writing this short memory of my junior and senior high school friend. George and I spent lots of stay over nights back and forth between our childhood homes. I just happened across the Raytown South obituaries and decided to search to see if my friend was still with us. As I said already it is a surprise I was not expecting
Hans and Laura Habighorst
November 9, 2020
George, thank you for saving me from the tree! My lawn mowing days will never be the same! We have only known you and Diane a very short time, but our lives are forever enriched by you and your friendship. God speed my friend and may the fishing be better where you are!!!
Jane Springer Niday
November 7, 2020
George kept our high school band “together” in all our music. Condolences to his family & many friends. Jane Springer Niday (oboe)
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