Carl Allen Wheelbarger

Carl Allen Wheelbarger Carl Wheelbarger, age 68, a resident of Dawn, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Hillcrest Manor, Hamilton, Missouri. Carl was born the son of William Raymond and Lilly Mae (Burnett) Wheelbarger on June 28, 1945, in Ludlow, Missouri. Carl graduated from Southwest High School, Ludlow, Missouri, in 1963. He was united in marriage to Linda McCracken on June 14, 1967, in Tina, Missouri. She survives of the home. Carl worked as a construction worker for Koss after graduation and later worked as a supervisor at John Graves Foods, Chillicothe, Missouri, for 26 years. He loved his beloved Speckles and enjoyed bird watching. Survivors include his wife, Linda Wheelbarger; one son Bobby Wheelbarger and friend Paula Boudra of Sheridan, Arkansas; two daughters, Christy Morgan and husband Rodney of Bosworth, Missouri, and Michelle Burstert and husband Randy of Mendon, Missouri; one brother Charles Wheelbarger of Bolivar, Missouri; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Billy Wheelbarger; one sister Mary Lou Mattox; one granddaughter Sarah Denise Burstert; and one niece Genie Jones. Services will be held at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Friday, August 9, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. There is no scheduled visitation. Friends may call at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Thursday, August 8, 2013, from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Blue Mound Cemetery, Dawn, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carl Wheelbarger Memorial Fund and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.