James "Jim" Blevins

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 2:42 PM

By Aaron DeOrnellis

James “Jim” Justin Blevins, age 87, of Ridgedale, Missouri

James “Jim” Justin Blevins, age 87, of Ridgedale, Missouri, passed on May 10, 2022. He was born on January 15, 1935, the son of Joseph “Marvin” and Elizabeth (Goodman) Blevins in Marion, Virginia.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Marvin Blevins; his mother, Elizabeth Kendoda Blevins; his wife, Pearl Elizabeth (Pennington) Blevins; his son, Joseph Edward Blevins; his daughters: Emma Michelle (Blevins) Reich and Karen Sue (Blevins) Atkins; his brothers: Herbert Fields Blevins, Thomas Elisha Blevins, Robert Eugene Blevins, and Ardia Ray Blevins; sisters: Alice J. (Blevins) Sturgill, Margaret A. (Blevins) Hicks, and Pauline Catherine (Blevins) Baker.

Loving to work with his hands, Jim appreciated working his in yard and gardening. He was a proud member of the Church of the Brethren in Hopewell, Virginia. Jim enjoyed investing time with his family, fishing, and being outdoors. He was a loving, caring man who will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

Jim is survived by his daughter, Marcia Grimsley of Hopewell, Virginia; son, Scott Blevins of Ridgedale, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Gladys Shaver of Marion, Virginia.

There will a memorial service held at a later date in Hopewell, Virginia. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.