William Robert Jamerson, age 80, of Monett, Mo., formerly of Carthage, Mo., passed away on Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at Monett Health Care following a lengthy illness.

William was born Feb. 25, 1928, in Mt. Vernon, Ill., the son of the late Paul M. Jamerson and Delia A. Lisenby Jamerson.

William had worked for many years as a barber and later for Schreiber’s in Carthage. He married Dicey Bodine on Aug. 7, 1953, in Corinth, Miss. She preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 2007. He was also preceded in death by one brother, James Jamerson.

Survivors include three sons, William Jamerson, of Carthage, Mo., Robert Jamerson, of Liberty Hill, Texas, and Joseph Jamerson and his wife Stephanie of Joplin, Mo.; three daughters, Delia “D.D.” Clapper and her husband Jerry, of Pierce City, Mo., Lisa Ramos, of Joplin, Mo., and Laura McKenzie, of Joplin; one brother, Jim Jamerson, of Fayetteville, Ark.; one sister, Pauline Carlton, of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; 25 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.

Following cremation, a private memorial service will be held a later date.

Condolences may be sent to 2516 Wisconsin Ave., Joplin, Mo., 64804, in care of Lisa Ramos.

Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Chapel.