John T. Hodson, Jr. age 95, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at Freeman West in Joplin surrounded by his family.
John was born October 1, 1920 in Neck City, MO to John Thomas and Jeanettie Hodson. He was one of 14 children. John was a graduate of Alba High School. He worked for Vickers for 28 years and was a long time farmer in Jasper County. He was married to his wife, Freda for 49 years until her death on November 16, 1996.
He is survived by a son, Rod Hodson of Oronogo; his daughter, Sheila Hickam and husband Scott of Hot Springs, AR.; grandchildren, Julie Cartright (Billy), Angela Hodson (George), Jordan Horner (John), Micah Willett (Taylor) and Garth Hickam; great grandchildren, Kylie George, Drew Hodson, Averie Hodson, Jasmine Triplett, Raegan Hickam, Jaxson Cartright and Harper Horner. John is also survived by his partner, Margaret Davis and his siblings, Ed Hodson and Velda Murphy of Texas and Flora Spencer and Iris Dowell of California. He was preceded in death by daughter in law, Jeanine Hodson and 9 siblings.
Funeral services for Mr. Hodson will be 11:00 AM Monday at the Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City with Rev. Bob Easton and Billy Cartright officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Please visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.
Arrangements are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City.
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