It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our
brother, Emmett Kelsie Letson, Jr., also fondly known as Bimbo,
Bo, Dad and Pepaw, left us on Wednesday, April 10, 2024
in Doniphan, MO.

Bimbo was born on May 1,1954, in Joiner, Arkansas. He is
preceded in death by his father, Emmett Kelsie Letson, Sr., his
mother, Pauline Gilley Letson and his brother, Wilbur Joe
Letson.

Bimbo is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Dawn Letson,
granddaughter, Elida Letson, his brother, Jeffery Chuck Letson,
and three sisters, Darline Letson Ralph, Teresa Letson Harris,
and Pat Letson Chandler plus several nieces, nephews, great
nieces, great nephews and many, many beloved Gilley uncles,
aunts and cousins along with many longtime friends.

Bimbo graduated from Rivercrest High School in 1972 where he
served as FFA President in his senior year. He worked primarily
in the farming parts industry and became known for recalling
part numbers off the top of his head for any of the parts that a
farmer would bring in for replacement. Bimbo had many trades
and was a very skillful carpenter. He was an excellent mechanic
and worked on various farm implements and machines.

Graveside services by Wilson Funeral Home will be held at the
Bassett Cemetery on May 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Bimbo's cremated
remains will be entered into the Letson Cemetery Plot.