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Bill “Buck” Ervin Washburn

February 5, 1928 - September 12, 2022

CENTRAL CITY – Bill “Buck” Ervin Washburn, 94, of Central City went to be with his Lord on September 12, 2022. Bill is survived by his wife, Dorothy Nell Washburn of 65 years; his sons, Chester “Chet” (Sally) Washburn of Central City, and Steve (Kim) Washburn of Gainesville, Florida; grandchildren, Seth (Kelsey) Washburn, Kristen (Neal) Allen, and Stephen Washburn; and one great-grandchild.

He was born to Chester Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Washburn where he was also raised in Fremont, Missouri. Bill was the last surviving of eleven children.

He served in the United States Army, military police in the Korean War for 6 and a half years.

Bill was a very talented builder and businessman and was a general contractor for 50 years. Some familiar local projects Bill contracted included (but not limited to) were the Muhlenberg County Senior Citizens Center, Super 8 hotel, Huddle House, Best Western hotel, the Merle Travis Music Center, and the Central City Convention Center.

Bill loved his family, the building business and the St. Louis Cardinals. The family will have a private celebration of life. Tucker Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

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CENTRAL CITY – Bill “Buck” Ervin Washburn, 94, of Central City went to be with his Lord on September 12, 2022. Bill is survived by his wife, Dorothy Nell Washburn of 65 years; his sons, Chester “Chet” (Sally) Washburn of Central City, and Steve (Kim) Washburn of Gainesville, Florida; grandchildren, Seth (Kelsey) Washburn, Kristen (Neal)Continue Reading

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Lori Yardley Conner left a message on September 13, 2022:
Prayers and hugs. Love you guys and praying God will wrap his arms around you and give you peace and comfort. I’m sure they are all rejoicing together again with grandma and grandpa Washburn. ❤️
Clarence & Brenda Brewer left a message on September 13, 2022:
We are very sorry to hear of Bills passing. We thought a lot of him He helped build the house we are now living in. Prayers for comfort and strength. Brenda & Clarence
Sandra Whitworth left a message on September 13, 2022:
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