J.A. Brassfield
Born: Mon., Jun. 23, 1924
Died: Fri., Feb. 11, 2011
Visitation
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sun., Feb. 13, 2011
Location: - Not available -
Funeral Service
10:00 AM Mon., Feb. 14, 2011
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J.A. Brassfield, an 86 year old life long Trenton, MO area resident, passed away at 8:47 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2011 at the North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, MO. He had recently resided at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron, MO.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton. Burial will be in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens of Trenton, following military graveside rites. A scheduled visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the mortuary.
Mr. Brassfield was born on June 23, 1924 the son of Alva and Lillie Fisher Brassfield north of Dunlap. He attended the rural Herbert School and graduated from Trenton High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, attaining the rank of Sargent. He was united in marriage to Sue Reed on November 25, 1948 at Honey Creek Chapel.
They began farming east of Trenton, starting a grade A dairy in 1953. In the early 1960s’ J.A. started a career with Farm Bureau Insurance, which continued until his retirement in 1990.
Mr. Brassfield joined Honey Creek Chapel Christian Church in May 1940, he was an active member his entire life, including board president and elder. He was also a member of Mid America Dairymen, VFW Post 919, and active in school and church activities of his family, including the Pleasant Center 4-H Club.
Mr. Brassfield is survived by his wife, Sue Brassfield of Trenton, MO; three children, Jane Ann Cooksey and her husband, Mike of Trenton, MO; Thomas Reed Brassfield and his wife, Marla of Overland Park, KS; and Nancy Jean Brown and her husband, Roger of Lilburn, GA.; nine grandchildren, Michelle Turitto, Jay Michael Cooksey, Jada Cooksey, Amy Knapp, Clay Brassfield, Casey Brassfield, Abby Knapp, Jennifer Fobart, and Julia Webb; Great Grandchildren include, Avery and Carson Cooksey, Beckham and Hudson Fobart, and Elijah Webb; he is also survived by a special friend, Tracy Morrison; two sisters, Marjorie Grisamore of Galt, MO and Marianna Eaves of Columbia, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dwight Brassfield; a sister, Frances Brown; and an infant brother, Robert.
Memorials are suggested to the North 65 Senior Center.
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Linda Jahn
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Posted Mon February 14, 2011
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Tom,
I am truly sorry for you and your family's loss.
I know from your words he was a wonderful Father, and friend and will be greatly missed by you all.
Sincerely,
Linda
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Margaret Nichols
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Posted Mon February 14, 2011
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Tom:
I was sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Margaret Nichols
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Mr. and Mrs. Delvin L. Harris
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Posted Mon February 14, 2011
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We are sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will have many Happy memories of days gone past.
Jack and Ilah
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Lisa Miller-Byers
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Posted Mon February 14, 2011
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Sue and family,
So sorry to hear the loss of J.A.. Fond memories will always be remembered from Honey Creek. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lisa
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Margaret Henderson
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Posted Mon February 14, 2011
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My daughters and I are very sorry to hear the passing of Mr. JA, he was a very good friend and ins. man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you all peace and comfort now and in the days ahead. We also send our love to his family.
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Kim
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Posted Tue February 15, 2011
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Jane and family
Just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Kim
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Casey George and patty turley
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Posted Tue February 15, 2011
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Jane and family
Sorry about the loss. Of J.A. my dad talked about him a lot
We all will truly miss him you are in our prayers
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MandyWilley
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Posted Wed February 16, 2011
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Sue and Jane and family;
So sorry to hear of J.A.'s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mandy Willey and family
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Barbara Holzapfel
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Posted Wed February 23, 2011
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Sue and family, Su-Ellen and I are sorry to hear of your loss, but greatfull for letting us know of JA's passing. Our thoughts are with you. How is your health and do you have an email we can contact you. We think of you both often and really miss your visits to Phoenix. We love you both. Barbara
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Karen Brassfield Robertson
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Posted Thu March 17, 2011
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J.A. was a 2nd cousin to me, I think. But he was a friend and neighbor to my Gammie (Blanche) and Leighton Pederson when I was a little girl. Sue and J.A. were newlyweds when my memories of him are most vivid. I went to stay with my grandparents, but J.A. let me come over and feed cattle with him. He even let me drive the tractor and I think i was only 7 years old. Both he and Sue were so gentle and sweet. Even now, I remember how special that time was to me. I'm so glad that J.A., Sue and the kids got to come and see us in Southern CA a few years ago. That was really special.
I will continue in prayer for the family. I pray that all the wonderful memories of a sweetheart of a man come flooding in to fill the void he leaves. I look forward to meeting him again for an eternity.
Karen Brassfield Robertson
Henry Brassfield's daughter
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Betty Boltz Shell
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Posted Tue June 28, 2011
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I was so sorry to hear about J.A.''s death. I just learned of his death a few days ago June 24th. J.A. was one of the friendliest persons with the biggest smiles that I will ever know. I hope your fond memories of him will help you at this very sad time.
Betty Boltz Shell
Louise Brassfield and Bob Boltz''s daughter
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Zana Fay Boltz Allen
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Posted Tue June 28, 2011
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I, too, just learned of J.A.''s passing. I echo Karen and Betty Lou''s sentiments exactly. He, as well as Sue, were lots of fun to be around, always. My memories are of smiles and laughter and looking forward to seeing them. I am so glad that I got to see them again at Mom''s (Louise Brassfield Boltz) services in 2006. Same thing, smiles and laughter, even though J.A. was dealing with health issues. So wish I could have been there for Sue at his services.
Hugs,
Zana
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Zana Fay Boltz Allen
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Posted Tue June 28, 2011
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I, too, just learned of J.A.''''s passing. I echo Karen and Betty Lou''''s sentiments exactly. He, as well as Sue, were lots of fun to be around, always. My memories are of smiles and laughter and looking forward to seeing them. I am so glad that I got to see them again at Mom''''s (Louise Brassfield Boltz) services in 2006. Same thing, smiles and laughter, even though J.A. was dealing with health issues. So wish I could have been there for Sue at his services.
Hugs,
Zana
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