Clinton Laverne

Asher

Clinton Laverne Asher, son of the late Edward Asher and Pearl Callahan Asher, was born in Boss, Missouri, on April 10, 1940. He departed this life at Seville Care Center in Salem, Missouri, on September 9, 2020, at the age of 80.

On April 14, 1973, in Oates, Missouri, Clinton was united in marriage to Gertrude White and together they raised four children. Gertrude preceded him in death on September 2, 2020. Clinton was a member of the Locust Grove United Baptist Church in Oates, Missouri. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and Odd Fellows. Clinton enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors, and feeding humming birds. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Clinton was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two brothers, Darrell and Jim Asher, and three sisters, Geneva Hedrick, Shirley Jones, and Donna Brooks.

Clinton is survived by three sons, Gregory Asher and wife Mona of Dixon, Missouri, Randy Asher and wife Jennifer of Farmington, Missouri, and Derek Asher of Oates, Missouri, one daughter, Barbara Scott of Bates City, Missouri, one brother, John Asher of Boss, Missouri, six sisters, Jean Headcoth of Middle Brook, Missouri, Barbara Bayes of Belleview, Missouri, Betty Vance of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Mary Key of Branson, Missouri, Rebecca Mowery of Salem, Missouri, and Deborah Painter of Viburnum, Missouri, and 10 grandchildren, Tressa, Amber, Amanda, Nicholas, Anthony, Steven, Keegan, Kylee, Caitlin and Deianeiara, and 18 great-grandchildren. Clinton will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 from 5 PM – 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc., Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral: Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Minister: Pastor Greg Freeman

Pallbearers: Austin Sumpter, Andrew Asher, Thomas Mowery, Adam Asher, John Hedrick, Scott Asher, and Scott Shy

Honorary Pallbearers: Otis Volner and Jamie Hutson

Burial: Myers Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri