John Wesley James, son of the late Charley Everett and Pearl (Cobb) James was born January 23, 1938 in Blodgett, Missouri and departed this life November 9, 2021 at the age of 83 years.

He is survived by:

One brother: Charles James of Kennett, Missouri.

Other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by one brother: Dewey James and three sisters: Rosalee Masters, Alfreda Crater and Mary Evelyn Johnson.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 12, 2021, at Memorial Gardens in Kennett with burial to follow.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com .

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett in charge of the arrangements.