Jack Edward Cameron, 82, Carthage Missouri, died peacefully with family by his side October 26, 2014.
He was born in Orchardville, Illinois December 13, 1931 to Button Vincent and Lydia Ann Cameron. Jack was known for his entrepreneurial and daring spirit. He lived in the Denver, Colorado area from 1933 to 1974 on a large family farm and airport. Jack married Rosemary Roper in 1951 and they had three children, Jan, Jack and Rod Cameron. Jack was a farmer, dairyman, Army Sergeant during the Korean War, Post office sorter on trains, private pilot, commercial carpenter, home builder, property developer, Carthage City Councilman and worked in other Public Service positions. Jack owned and operated Cameron Construction, rural Carthage for the past 40 years.
Jack leaves his family to mourn his passing: his spouse, Dottie Heady-Cameron of the home; daughter, Jan Goode (Bob Wilson), Des Moines, IA; sons, Jack and Rod Cameron of Denver Colorado; six grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; his brother, Jim (Kathy) Cameron, Joplin; sister-in-law Etta Runyan, Carthage and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother – Button and Lydia Cameron, his brothers, Jerdie (Smokie) Cameron and Robert Gunther both of Sarcoxie Missouri.
Graveside services were held at Park Cemetery, 801 S Baker Blvd, Carthage, MO, on Wednesday October 29, 2014 at 10 AM. Online condolences may be expressed through www.knellmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary, Carthage, MO.
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