Ocie Scarborough
Ocie Scarborough, 75, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away at home in his sleep on November 18 after multiple illnesses. Ocie was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Ocie Sr. and Dorothy Scarborough in 1948. They later moved to Leavenworth, KS, where Ocie spent his childhood. Ocie graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1966, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He proudly served his country as a member of the 101st Airborne in the Vietnam War.
Upon his return to civilian life, Ocie spent over 35 years working in the banking industry as a check processor. This included time at both the Federal Reserve Bank and Commerce Bank of Kansas City, on both the day shift and the night shift. Ocie counted many of his co-workers as good friends, and carried fond memories of their time together for the rest of his life. He also met his wife of 37 years, Dawn Funk while working at the Federal Reserve. They were married in June of 1986 and immensely enjoyed their lives together until they were parted by death.
Ocie was preceded in death by his parents, Ocie Sr. and Dorothy Scarborough.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn, of the home, his two children; Amy Kissick of Raymore, Missouri and Matthew Scarborough of Harrisonville, Missouri ; sister Jane Scarborough and brother Tom Scarborough (Anita) of Leavenworth, Kansas; Brother – in -law Dean Funk (Brenda) of O’Fallon, Missouri; four grandchildren; Cheyanne Kissick, McKenzie Morrison (Jeff), Abbie Kissick and Connor Kissick, as well as two great granddaughters; Sawyer and Tatum Morrison, who sadly never got to meet their great grandpa.
There will be a Celebration of Life Visitation for Ocie on January 6, 2024 at the Wallace Funeral Home, 422 N. Lake St, Pleasant Hill, MO from 10 am to noon.
A private inurnment with Full Military Honors, presented by the United States Army & V.F.W. Post # 3118 Honor Guard of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, will take place at a later time at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Everyone is encouraged to dress casually. Lets be comfortable.
Memorial donations may be made to Help Humane Animal Shelter, 17122 Bel-Ray Place, Belton, MO. 64012 Or The V.F.W. (Veterans of Foreign Wars) at: https://Heroes.VFW.Org>donate.
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May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Ocie Scarborough, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Army Veteran, Ocie Scarborough, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
Thank you so much
Dawn, I have gotten so feeble that I really don’t drive very far from home, so I probably can’t be there. I just want you to know my heart is with you & my prayers always include you. I enjoyed working with Ocie so much & listening to his commentaries! 😊
Hang onto your happy memories, & know that this separation is temporary. Sending hugs! ❤️
Thank you so much Joy. Ocie and I both enjoyed working with you as well.
Ocie was one of my favorites at the Fed. We worked a lot of years together. I so enjoyed his dry wit that kept me laughing daily. Will never forget him ever. R.I.P. my friend. We’ll laugh again together some day❤️
Francie, your were one of Ocie’s favorites too. ❤️
He was a good friend, We were honored and privileged to know him and will miss the lively conversations we used to have.
You’re in our prayers Dawn.
Thank you both so much. You’ve been so good to both of us over the years. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without your friendship and help. Love you both ❤️❤️❤️
The Celebration of Life for Ocie is happening as I am writing this.
Wish I could be there with you Dawn.
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