Retired James B. Hoodenpyle's Obituary
James B. Hoodenpyle, age 89 of Springfield, MO passed peacefully at 1:00 PM Thursday at St. John’s Mercy Villa in Springfield with Aileen by his side, after a long illness. James was born on June 13, 1919 in Aldrich, MO the son of Earl Dezearn Hoodenpyle and Reva Florance (Bradford) Hoodenpyle. After the death of his mother in 1928, he was raised by his Great Aunts, Willa Golden and Georgia Apperson at their farm in Brighton, MO. He was a graduate of Morrisville High School in 1938 and after graduation he went to Kansas City and worked with his Dad, until WWII. At the end of WWII he returned to Kansas City where he met Aileen and they were married in 1947. In 1950 during the Korean Conflict, James was recalled into the U. S. Air Force. After serving almost 30 years he and Aileen retired to Springfield, MO. Upon moving to Springfield he started Hoodenpyle Construction. For about 10 years he contracted and built several custom homes in the Springfield area. One of his greatest pleasures was maintaining and working on the farm in Brighton, MO where he grew up. For more than 20 years, he and Aileen enjoyed spending the winter months in Pharr, TX. James was preceded in death by his parents, two younger brothers, Robert and William and half brother, David and half sister Peggy. Surviving is his wife, Aileen Hoodenpyle of Springfield; his son, James B. Hoodenpyle and wife Pam of Pleasant Hope, MO; his daughter, Sandra K. Karm and husband Johnny of Victoria, TX; a Sister, Christina Graham and husband Harlan of Brighton, MO; 4 Grandchildren, Kimberly Henze of Columbia, MO; James B. Hoodenpyle III of Springfield, MO; Bernice Sahy of Bemant, IL; and John Sahy of Mohamet, IL and 7 Great Grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 3:30 PM in the Slagle Cemetery south of Bolivar with Bro. Paul McKnight officiating. Burial will be under the care and direction of the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar. Friends may call at the Butler Chapel after 3:00 PM Saturday and after 12:00 PM on Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Help Hospitalized Veterans Organization % Butler Funeral Home P.O. Box 11, Bolivar, MO 65613. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com Return to top
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