John W. Searles

John W. Searles, 83, of Darmstadt, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2010, at his home.

He was born on June 13, 1927, in Liberal, Mo., to Harvey and Bessie (Adams) Searles.

He married Dolores (Clubb) Hinton on May 10, 1972, in Bonne Terre, Mo. She survives him.

He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had worked for Chrysler Truck Plant for many years, rising to the position of general foreman before retiring in 1980. He graduated from Liberal High School. He attended Southeast Missouri State University, Meramac Valley College and Belleville Area College.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores of Darmstadt; two sons, Anthony Gary Russell Hinton of Belleville and Scott Andrew Ray Hinton; three granddaughters, Michelle Hinton of Belleville and Madysin Hinton of Boston, Mass., and his best buddy, Jillian Marie Hinton of Belleville; one grandson, Aydin Hinton of Boston, Mass.; one great-grandson, Jax Tyler Hinton of Belleville; his twin brother, Jess G. Searles of Iantha, Mo.; one sister, Mary Ann Therkelson of Bentonville, Ark.; friends Bruce (Deloris) Clubb of Thebes and special friend Susan Hinton of Belleville; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Zora Lou Fast and Margaret Davis; four brothers, Isaac, Owen, James and Harry Searles and his best friend, Russell Clubb Sr.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms with Rev. Bruce Clubb officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Thebes.

Memorials may be made to the Madison County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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