William Bingham

William J. “Bill” Bingham, age 89, passed away October 15, 2017 at his home after a brief illness. He changed addresses and went to live with God and Jesus in the sky. He cannot come   back to see us, but we shall meet him again in heaven. Bill was born March 12, 1928 in Bogard, Missouri to Roy and Mary Bingham. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Robert (Rob) L. Edwards (dec. 2013).

Bill served a tour of duty in the 1950’s for the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Donna Bingham; Son David Edwards (spouse Shelly) and their children Harley and Henry; Granddaughter Megan Michael (spouse Jody) and their children Wyatt and Eli; Grandson Tim Adcox (spouse Camila) and children Christina, Jacob, Isaiah, Dominic, and Nicholas; Grandson Josh Adcox (spouse Victoria) children Desirae, Alina, and Layla; Daughter-in-law Gay Lynn Edwards; Brother (whom he loved dearly) J.K. Bingham (spouse Grace); Niece Kellie Hoff (spouse Dennis) and son Adam; Bill is also survived by several cousins in the Carrollton, Missouri area, also loved very much by Bill.

Bill lived a good, long life. He enjoyed family events and dinners with his son, grandkids, and great-grandkids. He also loved music and traveling. Bill and Donna have enjoyed traveling together over the years, including Caribbean cruises. Bill had traveled to most of the United States, including Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska. He was a member of the Red Bridge Church of Christ. Also, a past Shriner, Scottish Rites member, and a member of The American Legion Post 21. Bill retired in 1994 from Bendix/Honeywell after 38 years of employment. “We will miss ya, Pa Bill. You have brought such joy to our lives!”

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, October 28, 2017. Visitation will be prior to service, beginning at 10:00 a.m., both at Red Bridge Church of Christ, 101 W. Red Bridge Rd., Kansas City, Missouri, 64114. A luncheon will be held at the church immediately following services for those who wish to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital, Department of Philanthropy, 2401 Gilham Road, KcMo., 64108. Inurnment to be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 30, 2017 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.