William Favrow Jr.

1939 - 2017

FAVROW, JR. William "Bill/Pops" Favrow, Jr., of Independence, MO, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, at the age of 77. Bill was born the son of William and Daisy (Holliday) Favrow on Dec. 19, 1939, in Chicago, IL. Survivors include his loving wife of the home, Ce Favrow; two sons, James Favrow, and Jon Favrow and his wife Anna; daughter, Amy Curtis and husband Michael; daughter- in-law, Angel Lien; six grandchildren, Lindsey, Jacob, Mercy, Jessica, Cody and Hunter; five great-grandchildren, Jaedyn, Tristan, Katrina, Madisyn and Sage, as well as a loving extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeff Lien; grandson; Joshua Favrow; sister, Judy Walker. Bill was a man of many accomplishments and ventures. He graduated from Argentine High School where he excelled in sports. He was an Allstate athlete in football, basketball and a State Champion in track. Bill then, attended Emporia State University and was a Small College All- American in Track & Field and graduated from ESU in 1962. After college, Bill took a teaching and coaching job at Concordia High School in Concordia, KS. After a few years, Bill returned home to Argentine and was a teacher and coach at Argentine High School until 1965. Bill pursed his coaching dreams and became an Assistant Track coach at Kansas State University. From 1965 to 1974, Bill assisted the track program and ran the athletic dormitory for seven years. He obtained his Master's Degree from Kansas State University in 1972. During his time at K-State, Bill was fortunate to be a part of the US Olympic team as a throwing coach in 1968 in Mexico City, Mexico. After his coaching career at K- State, Bill was employed at Universal Gym for three years, followed by employment at Mini Gym until 1979. In 1980, Bill relocated to Independence where he became owner and operator of the Pizza Shoppe. He ran the restaurant until 1997. He then opened, "Pops Pizza Place" until the summer of 2005. He then became a government contractor for the Department of Homeland Security from 2006- 2010. Following his stint as a contractor, Bill became a pizza delivery driver for Pizza Hut for five years. It was at this job, he would always recount as that being, "the best job I ever had." In 2013, Bill was inducted into the Fort Osage Booster Club Hall of Fame and in 2015, he was inducted into the Emporia State Athletic Hall of Honor. Bill was loved by many and will be dearly missed. A memorial visitation will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, followed by a Celebration of Life at 4:30 p.m. both at the Maple Hill Funeral Home, 3300 Shawnee Dr., Kansas City, KS 66106. The family wishes for anyone who attends, to wear and support your pride with K-State purple. Memorial contributions can be made to the Fort Osage Indian Athletic Association, 19920 E. 17th Street Ct N., Independence, MO 64056. To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit maplehillfuneralhome.com M