Graveside services for Richard McFadin were held Tuesday, May 22, at the Lake Viking Cemetery near Gallatin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Advantage of Gallatin or Children’s Mercy Hospital in care of the Funeral Home. Arrangements were under the direction of McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin.
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Richard E. McFadin, 88, Lake Viking, died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the Daviess County Nursing & Rehab.
Gene served in World War II as a Corporal. He received a distinguished bronze star for participating in a European campaign.
Following the war he obtained an undergraduate degree from Park College and a law degree from University of Missouri – Kansas City. Gene graduated with distinction within two years and was a candidate of Juris Doctorate.
In 2005 Gene was recognized for 50 years of admission to the Missouri Bar. Within these years he served as the Clay County Prosecuting attorney for four years and a Missouri State Representative for another four years. He resigned undefeated just prior to becoming a private practicing attorney in Clay County. He also served as a lobbyist for the Missouri Independent Bankers Association and the Missouri Restaurant Association in Jefferson City.
Throughout his career as a Lawyer and lobbyist Gene gained national attention for representing several high profile clients. He has been profiled on television shows including, 60 Minutes, Oprah, and Larry King Live as well as several print media outlets including, Time Magazine, Playboy, and Rolling Stone.
In 1995 Gene and his wife, Joanne, moved to Lake Viking where he opened a law firm in Gallatin. Soon after, his daughter Tracy joined him in the practice of law.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Joanne of the home, children, Debra Perez, Tracy McFadin Keim, Tina McFadin Powell, Cynthia McFadin, all of Kansas City, Brian Kresse of Dallas, Texas, Julie McGurren of Prairie Village, Kan; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.