Claude M. LaFerney Sr

Our beloved Husband and Father, Claude Murl LaFerney, 90, of Portageville, Missouri, was received into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, December 12, 2016, as the ninth of thirteen children born to Louie Monroe and Fannie Purcell LaFerney.

Claude was born in Conran, Missouri, and attended Conran and Portageville schools and finished the tenth grade where he met the love of his life Virginia Lee Hoggard. Claude and Virginia were married on July 21, 1945 in Rector, Arkansas. He was drafted into the Navy in 1945 at age nineteen to fight in World War II and served honorably until 1946.

Claude returned to Portageville with Virginia and farmed with his father and brother JL LaFerney. He was drafted into the Marines in 1952 at age twenty-six to fight in the Korean War and served honorably until 1954.

Claude and Virginia returned to Portageville and entered into business with his brother, J. L. to farm and broker livestock. He went on to run Kennett Sales Company in Kennett, Missouri, and spent the rest of his career buying and selling cattle-- work he loved and through which he gained an extensive number of clients located in many states; he was well respected for his knowledge, trustworthiness, and work ethic. Claude had a big personality, loved a good laugh, and could strike up a conversation with any one. In 2002, he received an honorary high school diploma from Portageville High School.

Claude was active at the J.Y. Church of God, having attended there since it was built in 1941. Dad served faithfully in his church in many capacities throughout the years, including treasurer, deacon, song leader, and Sunday School teacher.

Claude was preceded in death by his parents Louie Monroe and Fannie Purcell LaFerney, sister Ruby Irene LaFerney, brother Louis Allen LaFerney, brother Samuel Eugene LaFerney, sister Alberta Marie LaFerney, sister Mildred Moore Roberts, sister Juanita Brady, sister Clara Camille Parker, brother Paul Henry LaFerney and sister Geneva Louise Smith

Claude is survived by brother Junior Lee LaFerney of Lakeland, Florida, sister Priscilla Ann Patton of Portageville, Missouri and brother Don Harold LaFerney of Kingsport, Tennessee.

Left to cherish his memories are wife Virginia, sons Claude (Cathy) Murl LaFerney Jr. of North Richland Hills, Texas, Robert Coy (Michelle) LaFerney of Fort Worth, Texas, Russell Carl (Janet) LaFerney of Madison Heights, Virginia, and daughter Claudette Virginia LaFerney of Flower Mound, Texas; grandchildren: Daniel LaFerney, Andrew LaFerney, Rachel Cowsert, Hannah Newman, Nathan LaFerney, Mark LaFerney, Grace LaFerney, Rebekah LaFerney and great grandson Jacob Newman

Services;
Visitation; Thursday (Dec. 15, 2016) from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Funeral: Friday (Dec. 16, 2016) at 11:00 A.M. at DeLisle Funeral Home
Interment; Portageville Cemetery