James E. Dody, 68, Newton, died Aug. 20, 2008, at Halstead Health and Rehabilitation, Halstead.

Born April 16, 1940, rural Antelope, he was the son of Archie and Helen (Loveless) Dody.

He received his undergraduate degree in 1962 and master’s degree in 1970 from Emporia Teachers College.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Newton.

Survivors include three brothers, Keith and Doris Dody and Don and Betty Dody, all of Newton, and Robert and Dorothy Dody of Fort Collins, Colo.; four sisters, Dorothy Yost of Galva, Jean and Wes Swanson of Newton, Rosemary and John Garrard of Lincolnville, and Susie and David Bernhardt of McPherson; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Nathan Morgan officiating. Burial was in Marion Cemetery.

A memorial fund was established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.