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Morris Vane Kingsolver
1934 - 2014
Morris Vane Kingsolver
1934 - 2014
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BORN
1934
DIED
2014
Morris Kingsolver Obituary
Morris was born February 23, 1934 near Linneus, MO to John Vane and Mary Aileen (Crookshanks) Kingsolver. He married Shirley Jenkins on January 25, 1955 in Brookfield, MO. Born to this union were three children, Diana, Delora and Dennis.
Services will be Saturday March 29, 2014 at McGilley Antioch Chapel, 3325 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City at 10:00 AM. Visitation will take place at the same location on Friday March 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, 20263 Highway 5, Linneus, MO on Saturday March 29 at 2:00 PM.
After graduating from Linneus High School in 1952, Morris worked on the family farm, then served in the US Army from 1956 to 1958, stationed in France. Upon his return, he was employed by the Linn County Abstract Company. In 1961, the family moved to Kansas City where he worked for Kansas City Title and Chicago Title Insurance Company for 35 years.
Morris was preceded in death by his son, Dennis. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of the home, daughters Diana (Danny) Leahy and Delora Kingsolver, daughter-in-law Amy Kingsolver, and seven grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Carolyn McIntyre and brother James (Sandra) Kingsolver, Connie Garone, who was considered an adopted daughter and close family friend, and many nieces, nephews and extended relatives.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Elmwood Cemetery. Arr. McGilley Antioch Chapel.
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Susan Gavin
March 29, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss!
Shirley McClaskey
March 29, 2014
Shirley,
So sorry to hear about Morris. I know how hard it is to lose your other half, it's been 11 years since Phil died and I still miss him. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Sue McIntyre
March 29, 2014
Shirley. Diana and Delora
Please except my condolences on the loss of Morris. He was a wonderful
caring and sweet man. Morris and you all have touched my
heart. May God please be with
you all to help you through this loss.
Bob
March 27, 2014
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Kingsolver. 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.
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March 27, 2014
Morris was one of the nicest and kindest person to work with at Chicago Title, he will be missed by everyone who worked with him.
Mark Glover
March 27, 2014
My condolences to the family. I remember Morris as a good and kindly man. Strength to all.
March 27, 2014
This family helped shape my life in my younger years. Morris, your kind soul will be missed. My sympathies for your loss.
March 27, 2014
Shirley and family,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Morris, I knew him well in the Title Industry, we ran Clay County Title Company in Liberty.
John Reppert and Family
March 27, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort with the memories that you have of your dad. God bless you and your family. Gary and Celeste cumo
Stephanie Johnston
March 27, 2014
Sending thoughts and prayers to all, and may God Bless you through this difficult time.
Stephanie Johnston
March 27, 2014
Sending thoughts and prayers to all, and may God Bless you through this difficult time.
March 27, 2014
My deepest sympathy. Morris was always the nicest guy. I know he will be missed. You have my thoughts and prayers.
Beverly McClanahan Westercamp
Kerrie Fordyce-Moore
March 27, 2014
So sorry you are having to feel this pain. Many have not been as lucky to have parents at this stage of your lives and I know you are appreciative of that time God allowed you. Now he can watch over you and be your angel as is Dennis. - Kerrie Fordyce Moore.
Carolyn & Paul West
March 27, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lynda Vinsko
March 27, 2014
Our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers to all at this difficult time.
The Vinsko Family
Steve and Sharon Foltz
March 26, 2014
Please know that the Foltz family send their condolences. He was a wonderful man and friend and will be missed.
Audrey Jean Roberts Clifford
March 26, 2014
Sending thoughts and prayers,
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