Orville Rector

Orville Washington Rector, Jr., 95, of Higginsville, Missouri, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, March 27, 2023. He was born January 26, 1928, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Orville Washington and Magnolia May (Underwood) Rector, the first of 11 children. After graduating high school in Collins, Missouri, he worked several jobs before he married Charlene Slagle September 24, 1951, in Collins. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving two years and earning the rank of Sergeant. After farming outside of Corder, Missouri, he took a job delivering bricks for Higginsville Brick and Tile for 29 years. Orville accepted Jesus as his Savior at a revival when he was 16 years old and was a dedicated worker for Christ all his life. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Higginsville for 47 years, serving in many positions such as deacon and Sunday school teacher, as well as serving as custodian for 13 years. He loved working with the people of his church as well as spending time with his family. His greatest joy was being with his children and grandchildren. Orville was preceded in death by his parents; and by his siblings, Raymond Rector, Mildred Bryant, Jim Rector, Francis Rector, Lee Rector, William Rector, and Betty Rector. He is survived by his wife, Charlene of the home; children, Debbie (Larry) Barb of Green Ridge, Missouri, Cathy (Larry) Charles of Marshall, Missouri, Kaye (Ernie) Schloman of Higginsville, and Wayne (Sherri) Rector of Gardner, Kansas; siblings, Keith (Anita) Rector of South Sioux City, Nebraska, Rolly (LaDonna) Rector of South Sioux City, and Orvilla Wade of Appleton City, Missouri; nieces, nephews, ten grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Higginsville, 11:00 am, with Rev. Dr. Greg Fine officiating. Casket bearers will be his grandsons, Chris Barb, Eric Barb, Dan Sidwell, Ethan Rector, Seth Rector, and Nathan Rector. Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Memorials may be given to Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.

Orville Rector

January 26, 1928 - March 27, 2023