Fred Haworth

(From Ozark Memorial Park Crematory)

Fred Haworth, beloved husband, father and grandfather was sent home to be with The Lord on November 22, 2024. Fred was born on May, 9, 1938 in Gladstone, Missouri to Fred Sr. and Opal Haworth. 

 He spent most of his childhood years in North KC and when he was a teenager he relocated to Minnesota on Boy Lake with his parents to operate a resort. He loved helping at the resort, bird watching, being in nature and discovered his life long love of fishing and hunting. In his youth Fred enjoyed playing baseball and football, something he excelled at greatly. Fred was an avid woodworker and builder and blessed his friends and family with his homemade projects and ability to fix just about anything.

 

In 1965 when he was 27, Fred decided to pursue a career in law enforcement and entered the police academy in Kansas City, MO. After graduating he served on KCPD over a decade in patrol, SWAT, major case, undercover, and homicide. Later, he relocated to St. Clair County where he served as Chief of Police and 3 full terms as the County Sheriff there. Fred was well loved and respected not only by his co-workers but by those incarcerated that he served for his kind nature and solid leadership. Fred was a proud, lifelong member of The Missouri Sheriff’s Association. Fred served 2 tours of service with The United Nations International Police Mission in Iraq and Kosovo to help train law enforcement there. He enjoyed making lifelong memories there as well as traveling various places in Europe with his wife Mary.

In his later years, Fred enjoyed working on household projects, watching movies, spending time with his family, and cheering on the KC Chiefs. Being a grandfather was something he loved most and he provided many happy memories to his family. He was know for his strong poker face, competitive spirit and witty comments during family game nights with his grandchildren. We will miss his sense of humor and joyful nature but feel comforted knowing he is at peace.

 

Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Fred Sr. And Opal Haworth and 4 siblings. He is survived by his soulmate and wife Mary Haworth, son and daughter in law Rick and Tanya Haworth, daughter Deanna Beasley, 4 step-children, 18 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Family will hold a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Missouri Sheriff’s Association. His wife would like to thank all those who assisted in caring for Fred in the past two years, including Webb City Emanuel Baptist Church, Haven Hospice & Phoenix Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, MO.