James Earl Huey Sr. (Jim) passed away at his home in Butler Missouri at the age of 86 years old.
Jim was born December 18th, 1936, at his grandparents’ home William Huey, & Pearl Robbins -Huey. He was the beloved son & only child of Alvin Earl Huey & Effie Marie Redden Huey.
When Jim was young, he and his family attended First Presbyterian Church of Butler Missouri. He loved dogs and enjoyed many types of pets as a small child. He loved fishing, hunting, archery, camping, boating, swimming and being on the lake. Jim was a Butler High School Graduate, Class of 1955. He married Linda Faye Carroll on March 28th, 1956. They had five children: Diana, James (Jim, Jimmy), Donna, Jeffrey, & Deena. His family was important to him. He was devoted to his children which he raised, his parents, aunts, & uncles.
Jim met Jacqueline Ann Thornton (Jacque) square dancing which they enjoyed until her passing. Jim married Jacque on August 4th, 1967, with friends Marvin & Doris Null by their side. Jim brought his five children to their union, Diana, James, Donna, Jeffrey, & Deena. Jacque brought two children to their union, Susie & David. Jacque & Jim’s combined family consisted of seven children.
He was a rambler with an entrepreneurial spirit and had many business ventures throughout his life. His wife Jacque & son James (Jim) partnered with him in the business J & J Enterprises Fish Farms for over 40 years. Jim was a lifetime member of Elks USA serving at the Bates County Elks Lodge and enjoyed many years of participation. Jim built a lake on his property for his entire family to enjoy, the lake brought him many years of enjoyment. Both Jim & Jacque were devoted to their seven children and have many memories of their times camping, fishing, swimming, and spending time together. They enjoyed being winter Texan’s for over 20 years where they made many friends.
Jim leaves behind their seven loving children; Diana Smith, Harrisonville, James (Jim) Huey & wife Karen, Butler, Donna Burns & John, Harrisonville, Susie Church, Rich Hill, Jeffrey Huey, Archie, David Huey & wife Jackie, Creighton, & Deena Ivers & husband Randy, Harrisonville. Eleven grandchildren; James Shoaf, Harrisonville, Jeremy Huey, California, Joshua Huey, Adrian, Gary Davis, Butler, Lacy Haile, Carthage, Tracy Burns, Butler, Christina Morgan, Harrisonville, Jessica Kihara, Independence, Nicholas Huey, Belton, Jonathan Itzen, Alabama, Tiffany Armstrong, Harrisonville & seventeen great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Ann Thorton Huey (Jacque) of 54 years of marriage, & his parents Alvin & Effie Huey.
He will be missed by his family & friends.
