Fred LaFever Jr.
Fred LaFever Jr.
Funeral services for Fred LaFever Jr., 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2022, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. LaFever passed away at 10:40 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2022, at Brooke Haven Healthcare.
He was born March 24, 1931 at West Plains, Missouri, to Fred LaFever Sr. and Frances Evelyn Martin LaFever. On June 19, 1954, he was married at Van Buren, Missouri, to Melba Elizabeth Louise Rainwater, who preceded him in death August 21, 2000. Mr. LaFever assisted with job placement at Ozark Action. He was a longtime member of the Lion’s Club. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason. Mr. LaFever enjoyed fishing and hunting for arrowheads, and he loved the numerous dogs that he had throughout the years. He also loved his grandchildren very much and made many trips to Ohio to spend time with them. Mr. LaFever was a member of the First United Methodist Church for fifty years.
He is survived by one son, Mark LaFever, Ashland, Ohio; three grandchildren, Destiny LaFever, Ashland, Ohio, Dawson LaFever, Columbus, Ohio, and Dylan LeFever, Ashland, Ohio; one sister, Rosemary Birmingham, Springfield, Missouri; and four nieces and nephews.
His parents, Fred and Frances, and his wife of forty-six years, Melba, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Tammy Cathey
March 28, 2022 @ 4:41 pm
Sorry for your loss. I was 16 when Fred placed me with my first job thru OA. I am now 56 & appreciate the work ethic he placed in me.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
March 28, 2022 @ 6:19 pm
Mark and LaFever Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy from my parents, Norris/Ivene Cozort, and I on the passing of Fred. During this time we will be praying that God will comfort, encourage, support, and give each of you peace. Fred was a wonderful individual and will be missed. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Stacey Cook
March 29, 2022 @ 9:52 am
I’m sorry for your loss. I got acquainted with Fred through the Library. I enjoyed his stories of his life and his family. Prayers for your family.
Melinda DeShazo Brenton
March 29, 2022 @ 3:56 pm
To Mark and your family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know that he was always a good man and helped many people in and around West Plains to get good jobs. I worked at OMC and he was in and out periodically to keep things running smoothly with the people that were being trained, etc. He always visited for a bit and had something interesting to share. I am sending prayers for comfort and peace during this time.
Sue Lawson
March 30, 2022 @ 12:17 pm
He was my co-worker at Ozark Action for many years and will be missed. Great guy!
Bill Weaver
March 31, 2022 @ 9:33 pm
I sure hate to hear that Fred a good friend of many years has passed. I sure will miss him stopping by for a visit. RIP my friend.
Dave & Cathy LeGrow
April 1, 2022 @ 6:55 pm
Mark and LaFever Family.
Sorry to hear about the passing of Fred. We enjoyed the times we spent with Fred. He was a class act.
May God Bless all of you.
Barbara Wright
April 17, 2022 @ 1:14 pm
I worked with Fred at Ozark Action for many years, and I thought a lot of him. Praying for the family.