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James Twaddell Obituary
June 12, 1926 - December 31, 2023
Greenwood, Missouri - James J Twaddell (Greenwood, MO) passed away 12/31/2023. Jim was born 6/12/1926 in Arcola MO. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from East High School.
He joined the Navy at age 17 during WW II and served in the medical corp stationed in California. After returning to KC and training as a draftsman, he met and married the love of his life, Beverly Joan Taylor. They spent the next 72 years together raising a family of four children. Jim worked for Butler Manufacturing Company for 36 years in KC then Birmingham AL then continuing with them in KC until retirement.
He enjoyed the outdoors hunting, fishing and gardening throughout his life and was an avid horseman in his younger years. He enjoyed Boy Scouts with his sons and encouraged his daughters in all of their interests. He was the biggest cheerleader for all of his grandchildren, always rooting for their success. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceeded in death by his daughter Kathy Jo Twaddell. He leaves behind his wife, Beverly Twaddell, sons Kent Twaddell Greenwood MO, Craig (Kathy) Twaddell Lafayette, CO, daughter Julie (Richard) Hellman, Leawood, KS, grandchildren Christy Kirchhoff, Colin (Allison) Twaddell, Erin Twaddell and great-grandsons Brandon and Caidon Kirchhoff and Arlo Twaddell.
In respect for his wishes, there will be no services scheduled
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Sandra Peacock
March 29, 2024
So sorry to hear this. My sympathies to the family. Sandi Peacock
Stacey Nemetz
January 11, 2024
Uncle Jim will be greatly missed. He was such a kind-hearted man. I will never forget the fond memories of his garden and the mounds of tomatoes on the big porch. He always had great stories to tell as we were young kids. I am praying for peace for Aunt Bev and the family.
Katie Smith
January 10, 2024
To Aunt Bev and all my cousins;
Uncle Jim was on of the kindest, sweetest, smartest and talented souls on this planet. I´m feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to be a part of his journey on this plane of our existence and got to. All him Uncle. Until we meet again Uncle Jim. You will be missed greatly !
Love, David and Katie Smith
Carey Cowen Holman
January 9, 2024
Kent, Craig, Julie, and Mr. Twadell´s family -
I´m so very sorry to hear of your father´s passing. He sounds like a wonderful father and grandfather, as were so many of his generation. Comfort and heal o you all.
- Carey Cowen Holman
Michael Sherer
January 9, 2024
Much of my time growing up was spent in the home of the Twaddells. I have fond memories of that time. Our neighborhood was a little lesser when they moved. Just as our world is a little lesser without Mr. Twaddell. A fine man that was married to a upstanding lady. He will be missed!
Christians do not grieve as those that do with no hope. Our hope is found in Christ. Be comforted by His words in Romans 5:1-5
Tommy Sherer and family
January 8, 2024
What a wonderful neighbor when they lived here. I do wish the Twaddells the best.
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