St. Clair County Obits

HARRY CLIFFORD GREATHOUSE

St. Clair County Courier
Friday, 30 May 2008

Harry Clifford Greathouse was born June 20, 1931 at the Greathouse homestead at Salt Creek., Osceola, to Thomas Frederick and Edna Irene [Collins] Greathouse. He was called to be with the Lord May 24, 2008 at Centerpoint Hospital, Independence.

Harry and Delores Christine Evans loved and raised a family together for 54 years. They were united in marriage July 27, 1962. To this union five children were born.

Harry was employed as a melter for Armco steel for 40 years, retiring in 1993.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas F. Greathouse and Edna Greathouse, brothers, John, Freddie, Bob and Charley.

Harry is survived by his loving wife, Christine, of the home, children, John and his wife Marinel, Rockville, Connie and her husband Mike Wasmer of Peculiar, Karen and her husband Joe B. Wallace of Abilene, Texas, Darryl and his wife Raynette of Kansas city, Timothy Greathouse of Kansas City, one brother Bill Greathouse of Osceola, one sister Norma Wishon of Waldron, 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Services were held Wednesday, May 28, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Reverend Dana Taylor officiating.

Music selections included "Amazing Love" by Alvin Reasoner and "Amazing Grace" by Danny Greathouse and Marinel Greathouse.

Casketbearers were Phillip Henley, Shelby Goodman, Tommy Roberts, Brad Moore, Jr., Tony Snodgrass, Josh Holmes, Justin Holmes and Richard Davis.

Honorary casketbearers were Danny Greathouse, Kelly Greathouse, Kory Greathouse and Tedd Wallace.

Flowergir;s were Hannah Grady, Anna Greathouse and Sierra Greathouse

Interment was in Lowry City Cemetery with arrangements by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.