Arthur Wadlow son of the late Goldie Monroe Wadlow and Otho Wadlow was born in Redford, Missouri, on May 27, 1932. He departed this life at his residence in DeSoto, Missouri, on September 16, 2015, at the age of 83.
On May 6, 1995 in Arnold, Missouri, Arthur was united in marriage to Karen Swiney. Arthur was a Veteran of the United States Navy, he was a member of the VFW and the AMVETS in DeSoto, Missouri. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars going to shooting matches and cooking.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Mark Wadlow, one brother, Bernell and sister, Olga.
Arthur is survived by his wife Karen Wadlow of DeSoto, Missouri, three sons, Tony Wadlow and wife Denise of DeSoto, Missouri, Charles Wadlow of DeSoto, Missouri, Billy Hook and Trisha of Otto, Missouri, one daughter, Susan Nippe and husband Mark of De Quoin, Illinois, seven grandchildren, Mark Sean, Amanda, Holly, Brandon, Kiley and Drew, one great-grandchild, Kamyah, three sisters, Letha, Tina and Linda. Arthur will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Monday, September 21, 2015 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Funeral Services follow at 1:00 PM
Minister:
Burial: Greeley Cemetery Pallbearers:
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society