Blaine N. Silvey

March 13, 1938 - March 16, 2017

Blaine N. Silvey, age 79, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Versailles, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born March 13, 1938, in Versailles, a son of the late Lester O. and Mary (Barnes) Silvey. On August 31, 1956, in Versailles, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Gladys Silvey. Blaine was employed at Boeing in Kansas and then moved to Versailles where he worked as a sewing machine repairman at the Tweedie Factory. He drove a propane truck for Morgan County Gas and then for Jack Wood in Versailles. Blaine was employed at Frigid Foods where he sold freezer plans. In 1972, he purchased a Skelly Jobbership and later added and an additional Jobbership in Tipton. In 1979, Blaine went into the real estate business, working as a realtor for thirty-one years. He became a Christian on November 6, 1966. Blaine was a charter member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Versailles, served as Sunday school teacher and deacon at the Versailles First Baptist Church and was currently a member of the First Baptist Church in Ozark, Missouri. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club. Blaine loved to travel and sell real estate. He also enjoyed buying and selling classic cars. In addition to his wife, Gladys, he is survived by his children, Debbie Silvey Hayworth and husband Blake of Ozark, Missouri, David Silvey and wife Denise of Springfield, Missouri and Sandra Brown and husband Timothy of Springfield, Missouri; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rena Mae Silvey and his brothers, Donald Silvey, Gilbert Silvey and Robert Silvey. Graveside services and interment will be held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 21st, at the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. A celebration of Blaine’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m., with Reverend Blake Hayworth and Dr. Phillip Burden officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3645 South Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65807 or to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 1400 West Jackson Street, Ozark, Missouri 65720. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.