Hugh Hendrix Mires

Hugh Hendrix Mires

Hugh Hendrix Mires

1919-2016

Hugh Hendrix Mires, 96, passed away April 24, 2016 in Rogers, Arkansas.

Hugh was born December 12, 1919, in Burlington Junction, Missouri, to William and Viola Hughs Mires. He graduated from Maryville High School in 1937. He served in the Army Air Corps in China during World War II. He married Doris Jean Linthicum near Ravenwood, Missouri, on July 5, 1950.

Hugh and Doris Jean farmed and raised their family near Maryville, Missouri. Hugh was a member of Laura Street Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and Bible study leader. He taught Sunday School for over 50 years. Hugh had a zest for life, and enjoyed making others laugh and smile. He especially enjoyed interacting with kids. He often remarked that he wanted his children to have a happy childhood.

Hugh was preceded in death by his wife Doris Jean (1995); two sons, Jerry (1963) and John (2015); son-in-law Albert Hoecker; brothers Homer and Elmer; and sisters Beulah Barton, Rosella Trimble and Celia Schimming.

He is survived by his children: Mary Jane Hoecker, and children, Connie, Thomas, and Troy, Albuquerque, New Mexico; David (Cindy) Mires, and girls Beth and Sarah, Maryville; Robert (Jeannette), and children Benjamin and Emily, Rogers, Arkansas; Paula (Larry) Haataja, Maryville; John’s children, Jessi and James Mires, Hopkins, Missouri, daughter-in-law Sherilynn Mires, and girls, Nicole, Sara, and Abby, Bethany, Missouri, Tammy (Phil) O’Donnell, and girls Brooke, Rachel, and Holly, Omaha; and Susan Mires, St. Joseph. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 28, at Laura Street Baptist Church, with burial following in Miriam Cemetery, Maryville.

Military Services will be provided at graveside by James Edward Gray American Legion Post #100 and Missouri Military Honors.

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