James M Kegley

On January 8, 1934 in Clarkton, MO., he was born to the late Odell and Lela Shelton Kegley.

In Hernando, MS., on September 21, 1956 he married Shirley Miller who survives of the home.

James was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He and Shirley moved to Sikeston in 1952, making this their home for the last forty years.

He is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sikeston, and greatly loved golf along with his beloved St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.

In addition to his wife Shirley, he is survived by two brothers and sisters in law; David and Shelby Williams of St. Louis, MO. and James “Babe” and Verna Miller of Jonesboro, TN., and one sister JoAnn and Wallace Christian of St. Louis, MO.; and two very special God son’s Erik and Shawn Alberson of Sikeston, MO.

James was known and loved as the “Favorite Uncle” by numerous nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers; Darwin and Perry Kegley.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Sikeston. Pastor Jennifer Moxley will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to First United Methodist Church or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Center.

There will be a private inurnment at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Kegley family.