JAMES RUSSELL SCHULTZ

June 23, 2020

James (Jimmie) Russell Schultz, 64, of Kirksville, MO formerly of Ewing, MO died June 19, 2020 at Kirksville Manor Care in Kirksville.

He was born April 22, 1956 in Hannibal, MO a son of Russell Lyle and Edith Marie Durst Schultz.

Jim had lived in Kirksville the past 25 years. He liked to fish, eat at restaurants, drink soda and coffee and take pickup truck rides. He also enjoyed attending Cardinal Baseball games and shopping at Walmart and the Bass Pro Shop. Jim also liked to bowl and play pool. In earlier years he delivered ad papers in the Kirksville area. Jim had attended the Baptist Church in Kirksville and had worked at the Sheltered Workshop in Kirksville for over 10 years.

Survivors include two sisters, Shirley (Carroll) Garkie of Ewing and Kathyrn (Greg) Roberts of Boonville, MO; two brothers, Johnnie (Pam) Schultz and Jeffrey (Amy) Schultz both of Ewing; six nephews, five nieces and several great nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Ball-Davis Funeral Home in Ewing with Pastor Jacob Hercamp officiating. Visitation was held prior to services. Music: Country Music for Visitation (Elvis, Amazing Grace for service). Pallbearers : Aaron Roberts, Nicholas Garkie, Austin Schultz, Andrew Schultz, Avery Schultz and Colton Bliven.

Burial was in Dover Cemetery, Selves Addition near La Grange, MO.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Dover Cemetery Association.

Online condolences may be left at www.davis-fh.com