William Earl Halsey

March 22, 1925 - December 4, 2016

William Earl Halsey, age 91, of Laurie, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016, at the Laurie Care Center. He was born March 22, 1925, in Henry County, Missouri, a son of the late Earl and Lola (Harrelson) Halsey. On July 28, 1945, in Kansas City, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Laura Lamay Cowton, who preceded him in death on October 28, 2015. Bill enjoyed making jewelry and living at the Lake of the Ozarks where he spent most of his time fishing. He is survived by his daughter, Vickie J. Pervich and husband Mike of Aurora, Colorado; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and many friends. There are no memorial services planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.