Warren E. Hearnes

CHARLESTON -- Warren Eastman Hearnes, 86, 46th Governor of the State of Missouri, passed away of natural causes Aug. 16, 2009, at his beloved home in Charleston. He was the first Missouri Governor to serve two consecutive four year terms in office. He also stands as one of the most unique of all Missouri public officials, as the first person in Missouri history to serve in all three branches of government during his public service career.

Funeral arrangements are with the McMikle Funeral Home.

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