of Russellville, AR
June 17, 1936 - November 13, 2017
James Harold Hazel, 81, of Russellville went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale. He was born on June 17, 1936 to the late Carmen and Vera Hazel and was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Hazel. James is survived by his wife of 58 years, Norma Purtle Hazel.
James honorably served in the United States Army before he and Norma married in 1959. He later worked for Baldwin Piano and Garrison Motor Freight in Conway, before moving to Russellville where he continued in the transportation business with Woodline Motor Freight.
James and Norma enjoyed travel and spent their retirement years seeing the sights and camping throughout the country. As a part of their adventures together, they also served the Red Cross Disaster Relief program. Jim enjoyed photography, social media, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a Baptist.
He is survived by a sister, Helen (Jimmy) Jones, a brother, Terry Hazel, and two sons and daughters-in-law, Kelvin and Melissa Hazel and Roger and JoAnna Hazel. His grandchildren are Lana Hazel Counce, Jeff and Hanna Hazel, Brock Bartlett, Christopher Bellew, and Lauren Hazel.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the funeral home with interment to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Jim's memory to your favorite local charity or to Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Norma, Kelvin and Roger, Buneva and I just heard about Jim going to be with the Lord. We love your family and have always been blessed to be around all of you. Jim was a true friend to us, even though we have not been close the last few years. We are praying for you right now for that "peace that passes all understanding". We share in your loss, but are so thankful we know where Jim has gone, and that we will see him again soon! Ps. 116:15
To the Hazel family, we send our love and prayers for peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Hazel family today and in the days to come. My daddy (Tom) thought the world of Jim and I know daddy was there to welcome Jim home.
Roger, I am very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family during this time.
Paula
My deepest condolences to the family. May the words found at Revelation 21:4: "death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore", comfort and strengthen you.
Jim was such a loving and kind man. I'm so blessed to have shared many years with him as my father-in-law. He was a good grandpa to Lana and Jeff, and a great example to all of us for how to live a godly life. He was a blessing to all who knew him and will be missed.
Deepest sympathy to all of the family.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I have many fond memories from my childhood that include your sweet family.
Melissa