Donald Gene Vanderpool, 85, Hamilton, Mo., formerly of Kingston, Mo., and Polo, Mo., passed away on December 20, 2017, at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home, Hamilton.

Donald Gene was born on July 17, 1932, in Braymer, Mo., to Samuel and Bessie (Swope) Vanderpool. He honorably served his country in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Don had worked construction and had retired as a mechanic at Webber Shoe Factory in Hamilton which later became the Stride Rite Shoe Factory in Hamilton.

He was a member of the Hamilton American Legion Post #285.

Donald Gene married Helen (Nadine) Barber on August 24, 1959, in Kansas. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his parents; son-Donnie Lee Vanderpool; sister-Mary June Rowell; and step-son-R.D. Mayes.

Survivors: Step-sons: Ronnie Mayes, Platte City, Mo.; Roger (Debbie) Mayes, Kansas City, Mo.; and Rodney (Shelly) Mayes, Kingston; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service: 11 a.m., Friday, December 22, at Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton.

Visitation: 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Interment: The Kingston Cemetery, Kingston.

Memorials: The Kingston Cemetery.

Online obituary and condolences: www.bramfuneralservices.com