George William Huckleberry-Wellington, age 75 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at his home. Memorial Services will be 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial in the Elmwood Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri on Wednesday. Family suggests contributions to the Veterans Nursing Home in Warrensburg and may be left at the funeral home. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

George was born in Kennett, Missouri. He owned Huck's Salvage Yard in Kansas City, Missouri and later was a printer in Blue Springs, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Delores of the home; four sons, Steven D. Huckleberry of Independence, Missouri, Richard W. Huckleberry of Clinton, Missouri, Charles S. Huskleberry of Lowry City, Missouri and Samuel L. Wellington of Clinton, Missouri; one daughter, Jennifer M. Shepherd of Clinton, Missouri as well as four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.