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JARRELL HODGES Obituary

Jarrell T. Hodges, 85, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012. He was born on Dec. 25, 1926 in Elizabeth, AR. He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Carpenters Union Local 61 and retired in 1992. Jarrell was a member of Blue Ridge Baptist Temple in Kansas City, MO, for over 55 years. Jarrell is survived by his wife of 61 years, Corene; four daughters, Sheila McCool, Janie Alvord, Lisa McLellan, Cheryl Pozin; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, one sister and four brothers. Services will be Saturday, Aug. 18, at Blue Ridge Baptist Temple (CrossPointe Baptist Church), 10306 Blue Ridge Blvd, KCMO. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by his funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial service with military honors will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sharon Cemetery, Drexel, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the church Missions Fund. You may send a message to the family or sign an online guest book via www.parklawnfunerals.com. Arrangements: Park Lawn Funeral Home (816) 523-1234.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 17, 2012.

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Sharon Crabtree

August 27, 2012

I'll always remember his smile and his gentle spirit. Praying for your family in these difficult days.

August 25, 2012

Dear Corene and Cousins: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of my favorite uncle. What a shining example his life was of the "a good life lived." Love, Paula Hopkins McBurnett

Steven Winningham

August 18, 2012

My thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. As I learned recently, it is important to remember that he is in a much better place now and we will see him again some day.

Ruth Fleming

August 18, 2012

Corene, my sympathies on the loss of JT, the both of you have been awesome examples of faithfulness and dedication to the LORD. My earliest memories are of your dedication to the 6th grade class and all the years you taught young people.

Brenda LaMar

August 17, 2012

Cheryl,
I am so sorry for your loss. Remember that you will be in thoughts and prayers.

Nadine Rough

August 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chaplain Brian Pendleton

August 17, 2012

It was an honor for us to care for Jarrell and journey with your family through his final days. God's comfort and peace be with all of you.

Kay Cornell

August 17, 2012

My condolences to the family. As a neighbor for many many years I know first hand what a wonderful person Jarrell was. My thoughts are with you.

Denise McAdam

August 17, 2012

Corene and family: Our church family has lost one of the great ones! I remember the years of J.T. always having a smile or a joke for me at church. We'll all miss him and look forward to the day we'll meet again.

August 17, 2012

So sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. You are in our prayers

Bob

August 17, 2012

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Hodges. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

John and Aileen Cotter

August 16, 2012

So sorry to hear of Jarrell passing. He will be dearly missed by all. A lot of good memories down at THE OLD HOME PLACE in ARKANSAS and all the Good Times at your Home in Kansas City , Mo.
Wanted to let you know all of your Family is in our Prayers.

God Bless
Brother-in-law and Family

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