James L. Routon
May 10, 1927 - January 6, 2017
James L. Routon, age 89, of Barnett, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born May 10, 1927, in Barnett, a son of the late Joseph L. and Ethel R. (Andrews) Routon. On May 29, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Maxine (Irwin) Routon, who preceded him in death on May 3, 2010. James worked hard staying busy in the construction business for many years. He was a member of the Barnett Union Church. James is survived by his children, Vicki J. Routon of Barnett and Dennis Routon and wife Rita and Gary Routon all of Eldon; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Leon Routon. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Shirley Williams officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hopewell Cemetery Association. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.
James L. Routon, age 89, of Barnett, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born May 10, 1927, in Barnett, a son of the late Joseph L. and Ethel R. (Andrews) Routon. On May 29, 1949, in... View Obituary & Service Information