James Shockley

James L. Shockley, 82, of Warrenton, MO passed away on March 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

James was born August 8, 1937 in Conway, MO to William and Clara Shockley nee Stogsdill.

James worked for McDonnell Douglas for 37 years. James was a member of First Baptist Church, Wright City, and was a deacon at the church. James enjoyed working on tractors, feeding the deer, birds and fish and watching nature but most of all he loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

James is survived by his beloved wife, Juanita Shockley nee Mitchell of Warrenton, MO. his children Jim (Alice) Shockley of Jefferson City, MO, Frank (Kim) Shockley of St. Peters, MO, Helen (Peter) McDonnell of McGregor, MN, Robin Polston of Warrenton, MO, Jeanne Crockett of St. Peters, MO, Sherri (Deron) Kleinheider of Arnold, MO, Angela (Chuck) Smith of Troy, MO; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Billy (Lorene) Shockley of Buffalo, MO, Don (Christina) Shockley of Belgium; three sisters, Maxine Replogle of Marshfield, MO, Mary Ellen Kilburn of Bolivar, MO, Patsy (Frank) Browning of Marshfield, MO; one brother in law Mike Rhodes of Foristell, MO; sister in law, June Shockley of St. Augustine, FL; He is preceded in death by his father, William T. Shockley, mother, Clara Emma Francis Shockley, brother, Bob Shockley, sister, Helen Shockley, sister, Carol Rhodes, 2 son in laws, Ken Crockett, Darrell Polston, 2 brother in laws, Glenn Replogle and J.D. Kilburn.

Visitation and Funeral Services will be private. Interment at Jonesburg City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Wright City in care of Pitman Funeral Home P.O. Box 126 Warrenton, MO 63383

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