Don Allen Carver, 72, of Sedalia, died Friday, October 3, 2003 at his home.
He was born November 7, 1930, in Sedalia, son of James A. and Beulah M. Carver. On December 18, 1949, in Sedalia, he married Rebecca Arnold, who survives of the home.
Mr. Carver was a member of Broadway Baptist Church, where he served as trustee and Sunday School teacher, being involved in all the church's activities. He was a member of the IBEW Local 814 and was a former member of the Iron Horseman Motorcycle Club. He had owned several businesses including Rev-Rac Slot Car Center and Motorcycle Shop and a backhoe business. During his retirement he enjoyed working in his blacksmith shop and most of all spending time with his family. He enjoyed coaching and attending his children's and grandchildren's sports events. He was known for his energy and zest for life. He was a graduate of Smith-Cotton High School in 1948 and was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War, serving in Germany. Mr. Carver worked as a power plant operator for Missouri Public Service for 42 years, retiring in 1992.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Carver of the home; a daughter, Kitti Homan of Kansas City, Missouri; a son, Jeffrey Carver of Sedalia; a sister, Alberta Vickrey of Houston, Texas; a brother, Rockie Carver of Gladstone, Missouri; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leo Carver.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Heckart/Gillespie Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Donald Allcorn officiating.
Pallbearers will be James H. Brown, Charles Bultemeir, Park Denny, Billy Millsap, Jack Speaker and Ernie Buso. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. D.K. Allcorn and Jack Curran.
Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Heckart/Gillespie Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Broadway Baptist Church Building Fund.
