James Wesley Angel, Jr.

James Wesley Angel, Jr., 90, formerly of Springfield, passed away at his home in Topeka, Kan. on Wednes- day, March 27, 2019.
Angel, the son of James Wesley Angel Sr. and Gracie Lee (Ingram) Angel was born Nov. 21, 1928, in Clarita, Okla. He grew up in Wapa- nucka, Okla., and graduated from Wapanucka High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force in 1946. During his tour of duty in Frankfurt, Germany, he met and married Martha H. Rauth. They married Nov. 6, 1948. Shortly after arriving back in the states, Jim was diagnosed with service connected tuberculosis. As a tuberculin patient, he was sent to Springfield for treatment at the O’Reilly Army Hospital. After his suc- cessful treatment and discharge from the Air Force, he enrolled in Springfield’s Baptist Bible College and began his long career as pastor and missionary.
Angel is survived by his children: Trudy Rosenburg and husband, Russell of Topeka, Kan., Andy A. Angel and wife Teresa of Morrisville; grandchildren: Scott Angel, Jared Angel and wife Holly, Justin Angel and wife Janelle, Joshua Angel and wife Megan, Courtney Wallis and Crissy Husted; 18 great grandchildren; and one surviving sister, Anna Romines of Pixley, Calif.
Angel was preceded in death by: his parents, his wife Martha, his son Bruce, four brothers and three sisters. The visitation and funeral were at Eudora Baptist Church, Eudora, Monday, April 1, 2019. Visitation began at 10 a.m. with the funeral following at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Greene Lawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove. All funeral arrangements provided by Wilson-
Griffin Funeral Home Walnut Grove. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in
Angel’s name to Biblical Ministries Worldwide through Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home.

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