February 11, 2020

Carl Allen Vancil, 69, of Qulin, Mo., died Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Vancil was born Nov. 15, 1950 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., son of the late Homer and Clara Vancil. He was a 1968 graduate of Qulin High school and played basketball all four years. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Qulin American Legion Post 494...

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Carl Allen Vancil, 69, of Qulin, Mo., died Monday, Feb. 10, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Vancil was born Nov. 15, 1950 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., son of the late Homer and Clara Vancil.

He was a 1968 graduate of Qulin High school and played basketball all four years. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Qulin American Legion Post 494.

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He was a farmer and enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time at the deer camp. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and drag racing and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by three sons: Brandon Vancil and wife, Corey, of Qulin, Logan Vancil and wife, Jennifer, of Poplar Bluff and Colton Vancil of Broseley; one daughter: Carlee Decker and husband, Brandon, of Qulin; five grandchildren: Emma, Ella, Luke, Jude and Harper, all of Qulin.

He was also preceded in death by one sister: Elaine Engelhardt, and one brother: Kenneth Vancil.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin. A graveside memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with military honors at the Qulin Cemetery with a celebration of life to follow at the Qulin American Legion.

Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

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