BORN

1930

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Chapel Hill - Butler Funeral Home

701 North 94th Street

Kansas City, Kansas

Frank Wiltfong Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 6, 2016.

Frank F. Wiltfong, 86, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. Visitation is Saturday, November 19th from 10:00-10:30a.m. followed by a memorial service at 10:30a.m. at Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66112. Inurnment will be Monday, November 21st at 10a.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road Leavenworth, Kansas 66048. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Missouri Veterans Home Dover Point, Attention: Assistance League, 1111 Euclid Avenue, Cameron, Missouri 64429.
Frank was born May 9, 1930 in Kansas City, Kansas to Howard and Lillian (Wiber) Wiltfong. He served in the United States Marines during the Korean War. On December 31, 1954, Frank married Jimmie Lou Bowman. Frank worked for William Volker until his retirement in 1982. Frank was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Kansas and was referred to by the many people who knew him as "The Green's Man" as he sold his produce from the Wiltfong farm on 63rd and Leavenworth. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing and competitively participated in Trapshooting.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie Lou; sister, Caroline Flowers and grandson, Kevin Beeson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters, Annette (Dennis) Grasher and Carolyn (Michael) McCune; grandchildren, Jessica Beeson, Kenny (Brittney) Grasher, Jodi (David) Williams, Jeffrey (Kylie) Grasher, Lauren McCune and Jacqueline McCune; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Bonnie (Don) Koontz as well as many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.chapelhill-butler.com as the funeral arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home.

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November 14, 2016

Kathleen Tucker

I have so many fond memories of spending time with you and Aunt Jimmie. I know she is so glad to have you at her side again. Rest in peace Uncle Frank.

November 13, 2016

Carolyn Mccune

Dad I just want to tell you thank you!!! You are the most giving and loving man I know. Thank you for being my dad. I remember holding that strong big hand of yours when i was a little girl going with you to planter seed. I remember you always being nice to everyone and you would work so hard planting and picking your vegetables while mom would can and fix you dinner every night. I will never forget your smile and those blue eyes.i miss you so so much but i will see you again. I love you so much.♡♡♡♡

November 9, 2016

Dennis Grasher

A guy could not ask for a better father in law. Frank treated me like a son he never had. Always including me in outdoor adventures and I always felt welcome and part of the his family. I know he loved me like only a father can. He will always have a special place in my heart and I look forward to our reunion with the Lord.

November 8, 2016

Sorry I didn't check our wishes for Frank and of course he wanted to know if there were any fish in the pond. He would get a big laugh about the misspelling.

November 8, 2016

I am so happy for Frank. He was always such a happy and active man and being unable to do all the things that he loved was not what he wanted for himself. He loved to garden and fish and now he has the time to do all those things in heaven. He was a Great man, we loved him. He will be missed. The last thing I remember him saying to me was, "Is there any fish in that poem?" What a great guy. Sharon & Roger Sigler, Smithville, Mo.

November 8, 2016

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November 7, 2016

Angela Walker (Pruett)

I will cherish the memories....You will always be loved and missed even more.

November 7, 2016

Jodi Williams

I love you always and forever grandpa

November 7, 2016

Kim Duncan

I am very sorry for your loss. I know Carolyn and her family adored him. God bless you all. My prayers are with you.

November 7, 2016

Annette Grasher

Missing you dad. Catch the big ones and save me a place on the river so we can once again catch the big ones. Love you!

November 6, 2016

Jessica Beeson

You were the absolute best Grandfather there could be.
Thank you so very much for all of the wonderful memories you have given us all. Such a generous man with a huge heart! I will miss you so much grandpa. Rest In Peace

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Memorial Events
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Nov

19

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Chapel Hill - Butler Funeral Home

701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, KS 66112

Nov

19

Memorial service

10:30 a.m.

Chapel Hill - Butler Funeral Home

701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, KS 66112

Nov

21

Inurnment

10:00 a.m.

Leavenworth National Cemetery

150 Muncie Rd, Leavenworth, KS

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Chapel Hill - Butler Funeral Home

701 North 94th Street, Kansas City, KS 66112

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