James Below Sr

1948 - 2016

James Below Sr obituary, 1948-2016

BORN

1948

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Nunnelee Funeral Chapel

205 North Stoddard

Sikeston, Missouri

James Below Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 23, 2016.

Jim Below Sr.
SIKESTON - James Joseph "Jim" Below Sr., 68, died Sept. 23, 2016, at his home.
Born June 9, 1948, in Cape Girardeau to the late James R. and Carmen Brennecke Below, he previously resided in Cape Girardeau, Delta and Iola, Kan. A retired heavy equipment salesman, he served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Local 513 IUOE for 51 years. Also he had served as a clerk in the Common Pleas Court of Cape Girardeau County and was the Sherriff of Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of the American Legion, serving as commander and volunteer in Iola, Kan. and was an active member of the Miner Baptist Church.
On Oct. 27, 2000, in Blytheville, Ark., he married Mary Dement Below, who survives of the home.
Other survivors include: four sons and three daughters-in-law, Jim Below II and wife, Dana, of Advance, Tim Below and wife, Megan, and Andrew Below of Cape Girardeau, and Lynn Below and wife, Barb, of Oran; one daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly Below Pettit and husband, Dallas, of Oran; two stepdaughters, Jennifer Keller and Audrey Keller of the home; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Sam and Tammy Below of Delta and George and Debbie Below of Oak Ridge; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha Ann and Darris Dalton of Jackson and Mary Lou and Mike Dobron of Springfield, Ill.; and 10 grandchildren, who he loved very much, Houston, Nick, Jake, Allie, Marianna, Alanis, Savannah, Alandry, Charlie and Truman; and two stepgrandchildren, Morgan and Levi Pettit.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday at the Miner Baptist Church with Bro. Mitch Jackson, pastor of Miner Baptist Church, officiating.
Burial will follow at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield with full military rites provided by the Missouri Military Honor Guard.
Pallbearers will be Scott Schlosser, Nick Below, Jake Below, Allen Bellow, Jason Below and Andrew Below.
Online condolences may be sent to: www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com
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Memorial donations may be made to:

Franklin Graham Ministries
Samaritan's Purse
P.O. Box 3000
Boone N.C. 28607

Missouri Baptist Children's Home
11300 St. Charles Rock Rd.
Bridgeton, Mo 63044
Arrangements under the direction of Nunnelee Funeral Chapel, Sikeston, MO.

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September 26, 2016

Mary Beth (Davidson) Straubel

September 25, 2016

Steve Strohmier

Jim was a very good close friend...I will miss him tremendously! I will miss that name popping up on my phone.. I would look down and go JIM BELOW. He was always upbeat and made my day when he called. He always had a funny story and we laughed lots! I talked to him every week for years. He was my mentor, my friend and an all around great guy! I WILL MISS HIM.

September 25, 2016

Doris Harp

Kim and family, I was shocked to hear Jim was sick and now this,Last time I saw him, he was ornery as ever, God bless you all, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Pam, Doris and family.

September 25, 2016

Steve Hodges

I send sympathies to all of Jim's family and friends. We became friends competing against each other on the basket ball court beginning in 1963. We would see each other on occasion for the next 53 years. He was a "class" guy.

September 25, 2016

Ross Minit Mart Girls

Sorry about your loss. Jim was a character we will miss him.

September 24, 2016

Kathleen Slagley

Mary and family
I am so proud to have met this fine man. God placed me there for a reason. Prayers for comfort and healing for all.

September 24, 2016

Vickey Vandeven

So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

September 24, 2016

Ron Ridings

Jimmy Joe, you will be missed. I was certainly looking forward to our 50th High School Reunion. I was going to try real hard to get you to come. I consider you one of my best friends in high school. We had a lot of good time playing Volleyball for 4 years at Delta. My sympathy to your family.

September 24, 2016

Tammy Below Arnold

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

September 24, 2016

miranda ruby

Mary me and mom are so sorry for your loss Jim was such a sweet guy and we are praying for you and the girls

Miranda Ruby

September 23, 2016

Regina Hall Schwartz

Mary, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May God be beside you all as you move through these difficult days! Mike & Regina Hall Schwartz

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