James Arthur Whisenhunt

James Arthur Whisenhunt, 80, of Columbia, passed away at 5:10 a.m. May 29, 2004 at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia.

Services were held at 11 a.m. today at Nilson Funeral Home, Columbia, with Reverend Glenn Forman officiating. Burial and Interment services were held at 1 p.m. in the Laddonia Cemetery, Laddonia. Arrangements are under the direction of Bienhoff Funeral Home in Laddonia. Visitation was held this morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Nilson Funeral Home.

Mr. Whisenhunt was born Oct. 18, 1923 in Mount Vernon, Ill., the son of Walter Ray and Nona Mae Lisenby Whisenhunt.

He was married to Dorothy Smith and later to Darline Edwards on March 27, 1960 in Laddonia and she survives.

Other survivors include two sons, James Arthur Whisenhunt Jr. of Independence and John W. Whisenhunt of San Antonio, Texas; two daughters, Joyce A. Rowell of Raytown and Dorothy Bischoff of Lees Summit; one brother, Edgar Whisenhunt of Columbia; one sister, Ella Mae Gricius of Henderson, Nev.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Whisenhunt, and one sister, Joyce Green.

Mr. Whisenhunt had worked in the glass business for 40 years including owning and operating Boone County Glass company in Columbia. He also owned and operated Whisenhunt Contracting for 10 years. He had been a resident of Columbia for over 40 years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Glazers and Glass Workers Union Local 513 of St. Louis. He was also a charter member of the Wings Around Tiger Town Camping Club and held this membership for 27 years. He loved traveling and restoring antique furniture.

He served in the U.S. Army from Jan. 20, 1943 to March 11, 1946 and attained the rank of Tech 3.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Mid Mo. Chapter, 1121 Business Loop 70 East, Columbia, Mo. 65201 or the American Heart Association.

Pallbearers will be Kenneth Robnett, Andrew Dillard, Howard Dillard, Wayne Dillard, Michael Pepper and Ronald Row