Theo Earl Case was born the son of Archie Case and Eula (Martin) Case on January 29, 1939 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and departed this life June 10, 2013 in Independence, Missouri at the age of 74 years.
He was united in marriage on October 6, 1962 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Grace G. Koenig.
He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Grace Case of the home in Independence, Missouri; two sons, Terry W. Case and wife, Karen of Kingsville, Missouri and Earl D. Case and girl friend, Sharri Corle of Richmond, Missouri; five grandchildren, Emily E. Case, Kelsey B. Case, Savannah J. Case and twins, McKenzie L. Case and Makaela N. Case; two previous daughters-in-law, Kim Case of Warrensburg, Missouri and Danelle Case of Independence, Missouri; one brother, Harlin Case and wife, Leta of Hardy, Arkansas; one sister, Anna Faye Bowers and husband, Fred of Thayer, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Eula Case; one granddaughter, Krystal L. Case; four brothers, Orlando “Sonny” Case, Roy Ray Case, Arlis Case, and Troy Case; and one sister, Audrey Porter.
Theo’s first job was at the Shoe Last Factory in Mammoth Spring, AR and later worked in construction, building Cherokee Village. In 1965, he and Grace moved to the Kansas City area where he was employed with the Vendo Company until 1977. Theo retired in 1994 after working at the Honeywell Company for 17 years.
He enjoyed spending time with Grace on the old home place; gardening; was well known for his love of fishing and hunting; and was a member of the Jacoma Bass Club, participating in many Bass Tournaments throughout the years.
Theo will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, poppy, brother and uncle. He will truly be missed by his family and the many friends that shared in his joys of life.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, June 14th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home in Thayer.
Burial will be in the Hurst Cemetery, near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
June 13, 2013 @ 8:44 am
Earl, Shari & Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the Good Lord give you Peace through Happy Memories and Good Times shared over the years. God Bless You All.
Dennis Marshall
June 16, 2013 @ 9:51 pm
To the case familly our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband and father. My sister and I recently ran into Theo and his wife and daughter in the woods of lake Jacomo during mushroom season and had a short conversation. My step-father and Theo shared many of the same attributes of good ole boys from the hills of south Missouri and Arkansas. He was spoke of around our house quite often and fondly…He will be missed.
God Bless
June 18, 2013 @ 5:54 pm
Dear Grace and family. Shelley and I are so sorry for your loss of Theo. I so remember all the good times we all had at the farm. Seems people are passing away and all we have are our good memories. I hope you remember us, but you are all in my prayers and thoughts. Remember we are thinking about you all. I’m sure Paul will miss his fishing buddy. Love and prayers to all of you. Ros and Shelley