Murle A. Pilant, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. The family will receive friends Friday, September 5, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 P.M., also at the Chapel. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Henry County Historical Society and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Murle was born October 17, 1940 in Clinton, Missouri the son of Ira and Mary (Williams) Pilant. He worked as a band teacher for 32 years. During those 32 years he taught in Jameson, Coffey, Southwest School District in Ludlow, and Lexington, Missouri school districts. Murle was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association, Missouri Band Master Association, and Phi Beta Kappa. He enjoyed fishing, camping, carpentry, traveling, and family events.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Linda, of the home, son, Todd Pilant (Barbara) of Columbia, Missouri, brother, Maurice Pilant (Caren) of Ozark, Missouri, sister, Mary Lynn Pilant of Riverton, Wyoming, his dog, Ally, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.