Willard Pemberton Jr

Willard O. Pemberton, Jr. 95, of Independence, MO passed away, Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Rosewood Health Center. Private graveside services will be held at Mound Grove Cemetery. Willard was born December 27, 1915 in Trenton, MO to Willard O. and Anna Frances (Marrs) Pemberton, Sr. He had worked as an engineer for AT&T for over 37 years before he retired in 1972. He was married to Goldie (Parrish) and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage until she passed away in March of 1999. He is survived by 2 daughters, Sharon Rupe (James) of Independence, MO and Paula Pangle of Lake Forest, CA; 3 grandchildren, Kimberly Allan, James Rupe IV and Kyle Rupe and 2 great grandchildren, Kaleb Rupe and Kyleigh Rupe.