George W. Chilcutt (Bolivar)'s Obituary
George William Chilcutt, son of the late Leonard Lafayette and Gladys Esther Chilcutt, was born on March 2, 1928 in Elwood, Missouri. George passed away peacefully at home on January 4 with the love of his life, Laura Erma, by his side.
George graduated from Ash Grove Public Schools and served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952 in the Korean War. He married Laura Erma Brown on February 14, 1953 and they were blessed with seven children.
George enjoyed his 32-year career at Hallmark Cards. George utilized a wide range of skills from electrical to mechanical at both work and home. He was good provider for his family. George was a true problem solver and fixer of all things. George shared his love of nature and the outdoors with his family and Boy Scouts over the years.
George and Erma were married 66 years and had seven children, ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. George loved to read and had an amazing memory. He was inventive and creative and never met a stranger. George was active in his church, Mount Olive Baptist Church in Bolivar, Missouri, where he served as a Deacon. George accepted Christ as his Saviour at age 13 and lovingly served God and his family throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Kathy Ellen Chilcutt, and sisters Evelyn Duncan, Lois Luna, Charlotte Aries, and Joetta Phelan.
His friendly spirit and beautiful life will be missed and cherished forever by his wife, Laura Erma, and children: David Chilcutt and wife Vickie, Vickie Stanley and husband John, Craig Chilcutt and wife Karla, Linda Glasgow and husband Shane, Janet Tweedy and husband Craig, and Julia Reed and husband Randy.
Services for George Chilcutt will be held Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 10 AM at Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, MO. Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 5-7 PM at Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, MO. Graveside Services will be held at Ash Grove Cemetery in Ash Grove, MO. Memorial Contributions can be made in George’s honor to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Bolivar, MO.
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