Frederic M. DeLaughter, 89, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at Valley Manor Nursing Home in Excelsior Springs, MO.
Frederic was born December 25, 1925 in Bache, Oklahoma, to Ivy Pickens & Lucille Ann (Morris) DeLaughter. He moved to the Kansas City area in 1946 and to Independence in 1956. Frederic served his country in the U.S. Navy as an Aviator during WWII in the Pacific and later served in the Naval Reserves in Korea. He was united in marriage to Emma Jane Hepworth on November 27, 1947 and she preceded him in death on January 11, 2014. Frederic was a Boy Scout leader. He was an active member of the Susquehanna Baptist Church in Independence and was also a church trustee. He loved music and especially time spent with his family. His pastimes included fixing cars and doing home improvements.
Frederic was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three brothers, Philip, Robert, & Jack; and a sister, Sammie Anne.
His survivors include his children and their spouses: Phil DeLaughter (Karen) of Kearney MO, Ron DeLaughter (Cindy) of Lenexa KS, and Sandi Marra (James) of Raytown MO; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 16th at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17th at the funeral home; burial in New Salem Cemetery.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence MO 816-796-8600