WILLIAM RAY "BILL" PEART

William Ray "Bill" Peart, 73, of Richmond, MO died Monday, January 30, 2017 at his home.

Bill was born on August 2, 1943 in Galesburg, IL to Ray Gordon and Elva Grace (McKune) Peart.

Survivors include; two daughters and one son-in-law, Tracey and David Renfro of Richmond and Staci Findley of Richmond; one sister, Ann E. Eilert of Wilmington, NC; and three grandchildren, Tanner Newman, Jeremy Renfro and Ryan Renfro.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by one brother, John G. Peart.

Bill was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a member of the Camden Masonic Lodge #223. He joined the Ararat Shrine Temple in Kansas City, MO in 1994. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #237 in Richmond. Bill was a Safety Inspector for the Federal Aviation Administration for 22 years before retiring in 2004. He was of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed farming, spending time with family and friends. Bill lived in the Richmond area most of his life.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Shirkey Hospice in Richmond.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond where military honors will be provided by the Ray County Veterans. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 1, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Inurnment will be at a later date. Online condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com