HARRY EDWARD (ED) FLEETWOOD

Harry Edward "Ed" Fleetwood, 88, of Belton, MO passed away February 2, 2016. Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Cullen Funeral Home 612 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore, MO 64083, with visitation 5-8 PM Friday, February 5th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Belton Cemetery, Belton, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Children's Mercy Hospital, the Philanthropy Dept. 2401 Gillham Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108 or Crossroads United Methodist Church, 700 Quick Trip Way, Belton, MO 64012. Ed was born November 5, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Harry and Pauline (Roberts) Leap. Ed was preceded in death by his biological father, Harry Leap and parents Claude J. and Pauline Fleetwood. He is survived by Louise, his loving wife of 48 years; son, Lyle E. Fleetwood and wife Tima of Belton, MO; daughter, Linda E. Fleetwood of Overland Park, KS; two grandchildren, Stacey Harris (Michael) and Lisa Morris; three great-grandchildren, Dylan, Hailey and Taylor; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Ed's father, Harry Leap, passed away when Ed was 8. Several years later, his mother met and married Claude J. Fleetwood, at which time he was adopted by Claude. They moved to Belton in
1939 and he graduated from Belton High School in1945. He joined the Navy in 1945, right at the end of WWII. Ed went on to earn a BA from Baker University in 1949.

Ed was a very strong supporter of the local community. The many organizations he supported were the Optimist Club, Chambers of Commerce for Belton, Raymore, South Kansas City, Peculiar and Pleasant Hill, Cass County Coalition, a lifetime member of both Belton and Cass County Historical Societies, Cass County VFW, Ararat Shrine of Kansas City, MO and the Cass County Shrine Club. Ed joined the Belton Chamber of Commerce in 1952. He served as President in 1954, that being the first year of the annual Richard-Gebaur Air Force Appreciation celebration. Ed was currently the longest living Past President of the local Chamber. He was also a member of the Crossroads United Methodist Church and belonged to the Loch Lloyd Country Club.

Ed joined his father, Claude J. Fleetwood and uncle, May E. Lomax in the operation of Fleetwood Chevrolet in 1953. He took over ownership in 1972 and actively operated the dealership until it was sold in 1995.

Ed read all the local newspapers and was known for writing letters to the local papers on a multitude of topics affecting the betterment of the community.

Ed and Louise were married for over 48 years. They loved golf and travel, visiting many cities around the world and, in later years, especially loved cruising. Ed thoroughly enjoyed his family and multitude of friends. He will forever be an inspiration and will be sorely missed by all.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO (816)322-5278