Carl Amberse Book, 72, of Mexico, Mo., died Tuesday, April 13, 2004, in Mexico.

He was born Jan. 2, 1932, in Carryville, the son of the late Floyd Ellis and Ernesteen Wright Book.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

He is survived by three brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 20, 2004, in the Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway, with Rev. Ottis Book officiating.

Burial was in the Mitchell Cemetery with Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.