William E. (Bill) Brinegar died peacefully on July 1st, 2023, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, Missouri.  Bill was born June 17th, 1936, to Edward and Leota (Moore) Brinegar.  He graduated from Wellsville High School in 1954, and served in the U.S. Marines from 1955 – 1959.

Bill had several occupations, but most enjoyed farming and his time as a MoorMan's feed salesman in the 60's and 70's.  He lived in Kansas and Texas before returning to his home state of Missouri.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and step-parents, Ed and Hazel Brinegar, and Bill & Leota Wille, all of Montgomery City, MO, and an infant daughter, Sarah Jean Brinegar.  He is survived by his brother, Bob (Karen) Brinegar of Tontitown, AR, and three children – Kim Jahner, Montgomery City, MO, Brad Brinegar and Debra (Jim) Radell, both of Pittsburg, KS, as well as grandchildren Nathan, Robin & Riley Jahner, Taylor, Blake & Ben Brinegar, and Katelyn and Gabrielle Radell.

Bill loved country music, dancing and traveling.  After retiring, Bill still traveled and enjoyed camping, along with spending time with family and friends.  He was fortunate enough to be reunited with his high school sweetheart, Pat Stone, and spent the last decade happily holding her hand and enjoying life from the front porch of their home in Martinsburg, Missouri.  She survives at home.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Bill on Saturday, August 5th, at the Knights of Columbus hall in Martinsburg from 3:00 – 5:00pm.