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JAMES CHOATE Obituary

James A. Choate, 87, of Lee's Summit, MO, passed away peacefully April 20, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughter Vicki Foulk and husband Terry; son Greg Choate; grandchildren Jim and Daniel Foulk, Nicole Dawson and husband Steve; great-grandsons, Sam and Nick Dawson; brother, Gerald Choate and wife Mildred; and many loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Dora (Holsinger) Choate; sisters, Myrtle Priser and Ester Foster; brothers, Lawrence and David Choate. Jim was born January 28, 1926, in Springfield, MO. He was an Army veteran and ex-POW of World War II, serving in the 103rd Division in France. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals. After the war he married the love of his life, Margaret Wilson. They shared 65 loving years of devotion to one another and their family. Jim worked as a body and fender technician and body shop foreman. He retired from Hicks Brothers Chevrolet. He was a kidney transplant survivor of 27 years. Jim was a volunteer presenter for the Missouri Kidney Program, Patient Education and a member of the Heart of American Chapter of ex- POWs. He was a loving husband, father and grandpa, mentor to many, servant and a true American hero. Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 350 Missouri 150 Hwy, Lee's Summit, MO, with visitation from 1-2 PM. Burial with Military Honors in Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, MO. Memorials may be made to Camp ChiMer- Ronald McDonald House Charities of KC, 2502 Cherry St., KC, MO 64108 or Kansas City Hospice House. Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri (816)322- 5278

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Published by Kansas City Star on Apr. 23, 2013.

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Jean King

April 27, 2013

Vickie, I am sorry to hear of your dad's death. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I am asking God to hold you and all your family in His loving arms.

Carolyn Mulder

April 24, 2013

My sympathies on your loss! What a wonderful man to be admired and looked to for a legacy.

Amy Qualkenbush

April 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I remember Uncle Jim always having a smile on his face and a joke to tell. My love to all of you.

Bob

April 23, 2013

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Choate. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Beth Witten

April 23, 2013

Amy and I were saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He spoke for us at the Kansas City Missouri Kidney Program Patient Education Program classes many times over the years. We always looked forward to seeing him. He had such a warm, giving personality and a wonderful sense of humor. Those with kidney disease and their loved ones who attended our classes expressed so much relief to hear from a man with such a positive outlook on kidney disease and life. We will miss him.

Bill Mcavoy

April 23, 2013

Greg and family,sorry for the loss of Jim! Thinking of you at this time!

Delanae Lindstrom

April 23, 2013

RIP Uncle Jim. So proud to be able to call you my uncle. Hug daddy for me. :)

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