Herbert Arlis Burbridge

Herbert Arlis Burbridge, 79, of Cassville, passed away March 29, 2019. He was born Jan. 19, 1940, to Truman and Lela (Mikeman) Burbridge. In 1962, he was married to Barbara Ann (Westpheling); she survives.
Burbridge was a lifelong resident of Barry County. He received his education from Fairview and Gaddis School Districts, and graduated from Cassville High School in 1958. He worked at various occupations and was a member of Fairview Community Church. He was a talented bass singer and guitar player. He enjoyed baseball, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and was an avid storyteller.
He is survived by: nine children, Kerry Smith of Purdy, Karen (Donnie) Brattin of Exeter, Keith Burbridge of Cassville, Karla (Paul) Payto (Jennifer) Burbridge of Omaha, Ark., Karlton Burbridge, of Cassville and Kecia (John) Robbins of Wheaton; sisters, Dollie Owens, Donna Blankenship and Captola (Johnny) Cowles all of Cassville; brother, Rollie (Pat) Burbridge of Harrisburg; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; infant brother, Truman Olen; sister, Sue Owens Duncan; and one grandson.
Funeral services were held April 2, 2019, at the Community Faith Chapel in Cassville. Burial followed at Painter Cemetery in Shell Knob. Memorials may be made to his wife and entrusted to the White Funeral Home and Crematory, P.O. Box 890, Cassville, MO 65625. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory in Cassville.