Richard Jerry Chodl

Franklin - Richard Jerry Chodl, age 81, of Franklin, NC, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, September 5, 2011 at his residence. He was born in Cook Co., IL, the son of the late Jacob and Olga Cerveney Chodl. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran, serving during the Korean War; a land developer, and had worked at Publix as a butcher. He was a HO train enthusiast, and liked boating and fishing, and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Jean Kriska Chodl; two daughters, Jean McDougall and husband Ross of Franklin, NC and Patti Serre and husband Jeffrey of Ft. Myers, FL. Two grandchildren, Jeffrey McDougall and wife Kristin and Jenna McDougall also survive. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8th at 2:30 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Don Moffitt officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, one hour prior to the service, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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