James M. Stribling

James M. Stribling 85, of Kirksville, MO passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the LaPlata Nursing Home in LaPlata, MO.

The son of Thomas Wilson and Noema Ruth (Fortney) Stribling, James was born June 11, 1938 in Adair County, MO. On August 27, 1960, he was united in marriage to Donna Long, who survives.

He is also survived by his daughter, Teresa Detwiler and husband, Mark of Troy, MO; three grandchildren, Rachel Detwiler of Kansas City, KS, Meghan Deal and husband , Chris of Columbia, MO and Thomas Detwiler and wife, Allison of Moscow Mills, MO; and two great grandchildren, Theo and Jase.

James was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patricia Leonard and her husband, Jimmie.

James was raised on a farm in Gibbs, MO. He graduated from Brashear High School with the Class of 1957. James served in the National Guard and he farmed most of his life in the Gibbs community. He and Donna moved to Kirksville in 2002 and he worked odd jobs. He liked cars and antique tractors. He attended the Brashear Community Bible Church and Life Church of Kirksville.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Park View Memorial Gardens in Kirksville, MO.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association.

ARRANGEMENTS in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home.