James "Jim" W. Earle

Friday, January 6, 2017
Dr. James "Jim" W. Earle

Mr. James "Jim" W. Earle, the son of Cecil and Hazel (Weaver) Earls, was born July 8, 1939 and passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017.

James and Anne (Rubinetz) were united in marriage on June 18, 1976. Together, James and Anne were privileged to share over 40 years of marriage.

James graduated from University of Florida with a Ph.D. in business. He then accepted his first teaching job with the University of Alaska-Anchorage. James later moved to teach at Southwest Missouri State and retired in 1988 from there. James always enjoyed keeping busy by writing and researching. He also enjoyed watching movies, from all genres, and listening to music, especially classical. For James, all of these things were gratifying, but nothing compared to the time that he was able to spend with his family.

James is survived by his wife Anne, of the home;

Two daughters, Jennifer Maloney and husband Adam, of Springfield and Tiffany Wimberly and husband Jim, of Arkansas;

One son, Jonathan Earle and wife Sonja, of Virginia;

Nine grandchildren;

One sister, JoAnn Leggett and husband Harry, of Arkansas;

Several nieces, nephews, cousins, other family; and

Many friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Don Earls.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home in Ash Grove, Missouri. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, 2017, at Willard First Baptist Church in Willard, Missouri.

Burial will follow in Wesley Cemetery, Willard, Missouri.