Obituary
Windle D. McPheeters, 93 years old of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, passed away on December 31, 2025. Born June 24, 1932 to Virgil and Juanita (Nunn) McPheeters in Urbana, Missouri, Windle spent his childhood on the family farm learning all he could about farming, repairing machinery, and more. Upon graduation from high school, Windle joined the US Army and proudly served in Korea where he received the Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the UN Service Medal.
On a two-week furlough, prior to leaving for Korea, Windle married Shirley Harmon, a union that lasted more than 72 years. They welcomed two daughters, Nancy and Linda. Windle spent over 40 years working for the American Can Company where he was an inspector, ensuring quality cans for Folgers coffee. Upon retirement, Windle and Shirley spent many road trips seeing the beauty of the country of which he was so proud.
Windle was predeceased by his parents, Virgil and Juanita, daughter Nancy McPheeters, and son-in-law Nolan Fryatt.
Windle is survived by his wife Shirley, daughter Linda Fryatt, grandchildren Marcus Fryatt (Jamie), Christopher Fryatt (Emilie) along with two great grandchildren, Clara and Brooks. He also is survived by his sister, Evelyn Brown as well as his niece, Mona, both of Tennessee.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a service at 11:00 a.m. at Langsford Funeral Home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. A burial will follow the service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to one of the following charities.
First Baptist Church of Lee’s Summit, Disabled American Veterans, Children’s Mercy Hospital, St. Judes Children’s Hospital.
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Windle was my neighbor when I was a kid growing up. He was always very kind to me and my brother.
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He was always interested our goings on .. he helped us put up a tree house in the elm tree between our houses .. he came over to help when he saw me struggling to assemble a motor scooter (didn’t know the darn thing needed assembly). It was back when kids would actually play outside in the yard .. he welcomed us playing in our yard or his.
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He was the gold standard for being a good neighbor and simply a decent human being, always willing to lend a hand to help without being asked.
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He was a good man. He will be missed.
Our condolences on the passing of Windal. He was a kind, helpful and good neighbor. We hope you have the comfort knowing he is in a better place because of our Lord and Savior.