July 16, 1964 – March 15, 2025

James Anthony “Jimmy” Houdashelt, age 60, resident of Fredonia, KS passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Candle Rock Nursing Home in Fredonia. He was born July 16, 1964, in Girard, KS, the son of Jack and Shirly Simon Houdashelt. He graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1982. Jimmy worked in construction for several years until his disability.

Survivors include his mother, Shirley Harding; a brother, Randy Houdashelt; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

There was cremation. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 PM Saturday, March 29th, at the Cheney Witt Carriage House, 301 S. Main St. Memorials are suggested to the Jimmy Houdashelt Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.