Walter Griffin Halferty

Walter Griffin Halferty, 89, of Smithville, MO, passed away in his home September 1, 2012 with his family by his side.

He was born on April 15, 1923 to Herschel Harold and Frances (Griffin) Halferty in Paradise, MO, where he grew up and graduated from Smithville High School.?????? Walt then served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II and was awarded three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. In 1947 Walt graduated from William Jewell College, where he met Marilyn Ashley, his loving wife of 65 years.???

Walt was the president of H. H. Halferty and Sons and served on the boards of numerous civic organizations.??? ???

He was preceded in death a daughter, Susan Halferty.??? ???

Walt is survived by his wife Marilyn; his beloved daughters Patricia Luce, Nancy Broeg and husband Fred, Cail Furkin and husband Bob; grandchildren Michael and Chris Luce, Sarah Hammett and husband Kevin, Jeff Broeg and wife Ann, and Susan, Sally and Scott Furkin; two great-grandchildren Henry and Alice Hammett; brother Frank Halferty and wife Joyce; sister Ann Payne and husband Bob; sister-in-law Clara Wyss and husband Milford, several nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.

The family would like to thank Reverend Ryan Motter of the First Christian Church and Hospice Advantage for their wonderful care.

Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday September 5^th with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the First Christian Church, Smithville.

Burial: Smithville Memorial Cemetery

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Christian Church, Smithville.

Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville