(From Simpson Funeral Home)James F. Collard, a long-time resident of the Oronogo area, passed away on April 18, 2023 at the University of Kansas Medical Center to be with the Lord and his good friend Butch Crow.
Jim was born on September 21, 1942 in Stella, MO to Arthur E. & Margaret Jean Collard. He was married to Karen S. Pope on September 16, 1966 and were married for 56 years. They loved each other through thick and thin. They never left each other's side.
Jim worked for Vickers for 20 years until it closed. He then started employment at the Webb City School District on May 13, 1991 and retired on June 30, 2004.
He enjoyed farming and raising cattle, especially Polled Herefords where Jim and Karen eventually named "Boulder View Farms" (because of the rocks).
He enjoyed quail hunting and fishing for his entire life until he was unable. He enjoyed all of his family, but especially the grandkids. He went to their sporting events and cattle/pig shows. He was involved in FFA where he received his State & American Farm Degree. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #471 of Oronogo. Jim was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Oronogo.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Art and Margaret Collard; a brother Randy Collard; father and mother-in-law Bill and Maxine Pope, respectively; and one great nephew Hutch Flippo.
He enjoyed quail hunting and fishing for his entire life until he was unable. He enjoyed all of his family, but especially the grandkids. He went to their sporting events and cattle/pig shows. He was involved in FFA where he received his State & American Farm Degree. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #471 of Oronogo. Jim was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Oronogo.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents Art and Margaret Collard; a brother Randy Collard; father and mother-in-law Bill and Maxine Pope, respectively; and one great nephew Hutch Flippo.
He is survived by his wife Karen Collard; two sons James Clayton Collard and wife Janelle, and Douglas Collard and his wife Joy; 6 grandchildren Ashliegh (Nick) Norbury; Morgan, Wyatt, Emily, Brooke, and Allison Collard; a great grandson Wiley Norbury; a brother David and wife Nancy Collard; an uncle Fred Schnider, along with several nephews, nieces and cousins.
A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Funeral Services will be 10:30am on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Oronogo with Jerry Mayfield presiding. Internment will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Webb City. Pallbearers will be Wyatt, Houston, Bronson, Matt, Justin and Adam Collard. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jack, William and David Flippo, along with Joe, Mike and John D Collard.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Children's Mercy in Kansas City, in care of the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements and under the personal care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. The family encourages relatives and friends to visit www.simpsonfh.com to share photos and memories of Jim.
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