In Remembrance Of
David Charlton
David Charlton, 80 of Smithville, MO passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019.
He was born on January 17, 1939 in Co. Durham England where he grew up and went to school. David served in the Royal Air Force.
On December 26, 1958 he was united in marriage to Ocean Scott. After their marriage they lived in England where their four children were born. In 1981,they moved to the United States where they lived in California and Arizona. While living in Arizona they started 7 Charter Schools. After their retirement they moved to Kansas City, Missouri to be near their youngest daughter, later moving to Smithville. David owned and operated the Midwestern Kilt Company.
David was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Kansas City. He was also the Chief of the Clan Gordon. David was a very creative, talented artist and musician. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Margery (Picken) Charlton; son David Charlton; grandson Eric “Ricky” Greene and brother Richard Charlton.
David is survived by his wife Ocean Charlton; one son Danny Charlton; two daughters Dee Goulet and Deborah Cahill and husband Daniel; grandchildren Michele Moore and husband Don, Hannah Greene, Sarah Greene, Ben Greene, David Himes, Kurtis Cahill, Richard Cahill and wife Stephanie, Emma Asher and husband Jonathon, and Elise Cahill; great-grandchildren Christian, Jayden, Eric and Melody; brother Ian Charlton and wife Elizabeth; other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 9:00-10:00 a.m. with Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7th at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day-Saints, 6751 NE 70th Street, Kansas City, MO 64119.
Burial: Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.
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Donald William Scott
I have just learned of his passing….sad news.
David and I grew up together in Hebburn Colliery and were best pals throughout our school days. He knew me as Donnie Kirtley (surname of grandparents who raised me) and I spent much time at David’s home in Harvey Street which was next to Arthur Street where I lived. His mum and dad (Madge and Dick) were always very kind to me and took me to the cinema and greyhound racing in their car…a rarity in those days.
David played the piano and I will never forget his childhood party piece ‘The Holy City’ or better known perhaps as ‘Jerusalem’. Wherever you are David, sing your heart out…I will always remember our childhood games around the colliery allotments and those days we both sang with School Street Methodist Chapel Chior.
Until we meet again…RIP bonnie lad. Condolences to Ocean and family.
Your old chum…Donnie.
Robert Hagenbuch Sr (Robbie MacWilliam)
Our sympathy to Ocean and the entire family.
Vic Allred
My heart is broken today. Every time I drive by your old house on crooked road, I smile and think of David and Ocean. We were great friends and I will miss him. The world lost a good man.
Bonnie & Russ Randall
We are so sorry for your loss
Bud Dunn
My life is better for having known you, Dave. I look forward to seeing you again on the other side. Soraidh slàn le mo charaid.
Shelia ( Denham) Pearce
Thank you for being in my life when I needed someone I was just 15 when you and your wife stepped up and loved me like one of your kids . Thank you . Rest In Peace
Mary birch
So sorry for your loss he was a lovely person thinking of you all at this sad time
Ian charlton
Sending all our love to you all at this sad time.
love Ian, Liz
and family
Susan scott
Rest in peace Dave you will be very much missed love f
Rom Susie R I P xxx
Mary davis
R i p dave will aways rember you mary sister in law
Anne Clarke
I am sorry to learn of your passing, I know that you will be so missed by your family and friends.
Tami Crawley
I pray that the family will feel the love of family and friends during this hard time.