Eddie Gilbert Inman, 88, of Independence, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7th at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO; burial at a later date. Contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice.
Eddie was born November 3, 1930 in Kansas City, MO, to Guy L. & Nellie O. (Baird) Inman. He married Alice Marie Bittle on September 6, 1952. Eddie & Alice were married almost 67 years. He belonged to the Laborers Union #264. Eddie was President Fraternal Order of Eagles #385 and Missouri State Auxiliary Father of the Year for 2004-2005.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: John Inman and Lee Roy Inman.
Eddie is survived by his wife Alice of the home; daughter, Ruth Ann Bogart (Ed) of Independence, MO; daughter, Terri Goetz (Carl) of Independence, MO; son, Steven Inman (Keeley) of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren: Kimberly Conn (Chris) of Fredericksburg, VA, Angela Henderson (David) of Calico Rock, AR, Christina Mello (Gabriel) of Independence, MO, Brian Burch of Independence, MO, and Alisha Henderson (Scott) of Independence MO; ten great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem, Independence, MO 816-796-8600