of Mountain Home, AR
January 21, 1936 - January 31, 2015
James G. DePriest, age 79, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died Saturday January 31, 2015 after a brief illness.
Jim is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lee Anna Hartle DePriest, sons Brad DePriest (Maureen) of St. Louis, Missouri and Scott DePriest (Mike Stasio) of Seattle, Washington, and a daughter Michelle Bray (David) of Rogers, Arkansas. ''Papa Jim'' is survived by his four beloved grandchildren, Ann DePriest of St. Paul, Minnesota, Tom DePriest of St. Louis, Missouri, and Adam and Zach Bray of Rogers, Arkansas. Jim is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Charlie May of Elgin, Illinois, and his stepbrother, Bill Wimsett, of Rochester, Minnesota, and three nieces and their families. Jim was a friend to many and a stranger to none.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Ione Hale DePriest, and one sister, Katherine Crump.
Jim was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 21, 1936 and raised in southeast Missouri. Jim graduated from high school in Oran, Missouri in 1953 where he played on the varsity basketball team.
Jim spent the bulk of his professional career in sales, management, and company ownership in the wholesale grocery business in southeast Missouri, St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri. He was a member of the National Food Brokers Association, and was a founder and first president of the Springfield, Missouri Food Brokers Association.
After many years of family vacations in ''the Promise Land'' area of Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas, Jim and Lee Anna retired there in 1993, moving to Mountain Home, Arkansas, in 2007, and were blessed to enjoy 22 years of active retirement and travel together.
Jim spent his most recent years as a volunteer at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish in Mountain Home where he was a lector and was the first president of the St. Vincent De Paul Society. He also volunteered at Baxter Regional Medical Center and the Baxter County Sheriff's Department where he was recently recognized as the Reserve Deputy of the Year for 2014. He served on the Board of Directors of the Center of Hope in Mountain Home.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, February 7, 2015, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church with Reverend Stan Swiderski and Reverend Christopher Okeke as celebrants. A visitation and luncheon will follow in the parish hall.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the St. Vincent De Paul Society of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, P.O. Box 298, Mountain Home, Arkansas 72653. Memorial Masses are also appreciated.
Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.
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23 Condolence(s)
Derenda Foust Holland
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He & my brother, Delois "Wimpy" Foust, were good friends.
Sincerely,
Derenda Foust Holland
Marcia Foust Lyon
Saturday, February 7, 2015
im so sorry I just learned this morning the funeral morning about Jim,I know we loved Jim so much he showed up for years to help Wimpy run docks and we simply loved him, there is NO greater friend than he was. he was always there fr us in everything we ever did for years. always had a laugh and smile too,how he loved fishing too.i seen hm at my Dads visitation a few years ago and he was still his usual self. Leann I pray for you as you grief in th emonths ahead and ask God to comfort you and your family.
Louise Sobba Jansen
Thursday, February 5, 2015
LeeAnn, you and your family have my sincere sympathy during this difficult time. Jim and I were classmates -Oran 1953-and always knew him as a friend and a very good person. During the times we were together at class reunions at Jerry and Carolyns, I understand he and George, my husband, had some good conversations. Now I can truly say that I share your sorrow since George also passed away March 3, 2013. You are in my prayers.
C Paige
Thursday, February 5, 2015
I wish to express my sincere condolences to Mr. DePriest's family.Our hearts long to experience the joy of being reunited with our dead loved ones. God feels that way too and out of his infinite love, gave us a wonderful hope … John 3:16. One of His faithful servants of old once asked God “If an able-bodied man dies can he live again?” He then answered himself saying “You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning”. Job knew that the resurrection hope is certain! … Job 14:13-15; John 5:28, 29.
Diana E. Fernandez
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Bray Family,
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your entire family. Sending lots of love your way.
Chris & Robin Oberle
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know you are really going to miss him because I know how much I miss my own dad. Hope your mom is doing okay. If there is anything we can do to help, or even just to talk, give us a call. Robin & I both have been in your shoes and understand what you are going through.
JACK Wayne Followell
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Dear Lee Anna , So sorry to read about your great loss of Jim. I only talked to him a few times at the boat dock but felt I knew him. Please know that you and family are in our prayers Jack& Priscilla
Roger Morgan
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
It was always a high point of the day when Jim would greet me at the Court Complex. He was always so nice and kind and was well liked by everyone that went through the Complex. Your family is in my prayers.
Shirley Bisher
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
So sorry, LeAnna, to learn of Jim's passing. My condolences to the family.
Shirley
Larry Krause
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Death leaves a heartache
no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no
one can steal.
And remember you, I will.
Brian Davis
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Mr. Jim was a very nice man who will be missed by many. Never saw him one time, weather I was on duty or off duty, that he didn't address me as Sarg. 34 years younger than him but never anything but Sarg. Rest in Peace Brother you will be missed.
Sgt. Brian Davis
Baxter County SO
gary d tomlinson
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
leAnn my deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family as ever,gary
Dan Hubert
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
As a long-time friend of Bill Wimsett, this is a sad day for many who work with Bill at Mayo. My heart goes out to the family. You are all in my thoughts.
Kay Sanders-Chick
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Chick and I were shocked to read about Jim's death. We are out of town and just happened to go on line at KTLO today and couldn't believe we saw Jim's photo in the obits. We are sorry to miss the funeral to join everyone there to celebrate his life.
Sympathies to you and your family. Chick and Kay
J.R. & Sandra Anderson
Monday, February 2, 2015
Dear Le Ann
We are so sorry for your loss. There are not enough words to say to describe Jim's kindness, compassion for others, and the love he had for his Lord. His love was like ripples in a pond they made an impact on peoples lives, and left a lasting impression when you met him. We will miss him very much at the Center of Hope.
Julie Tilley
Monday, February 2, 2015
I had the pleasure of working with Mr.DePriest at the Sheriff's Office. I enjoyed listening to his stories, about his family and his travels. I will truly miss you.
Colby Harris
Monday, February 2, 2015
I met Jim just over three years ago. We went through the training course to be a Reserve Deputy for Baxter County together. Jim was a wonderful man to get to know and work alongside with.
Bob Skibbe
Monday, February 2, 2015
Dear Le Anna,
I am so sorry for Jim's passing. God has blessed me with knowing many people in my life, but Jim is at the top of my list for his moral character, empathy, fortitude, courage and loyalty.
Jim was one in a Million.
Bob Skibbe
Sam and Judy Rundell
Monday, February 2, 2015
We were so sorry to receive the sad news about Jim. We have such fond memories of you both.
We know that Jim is now in the arms of our Lord and has found the peace we all long for.
Murff and Jim Reppond
Monday, February 2, 2015
We are so sorry to here about Jim. We will miss him. Murff and Jim Reppond
Kim Harrison
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Eddie and I are very saddened by Jim's loss. We both looked up to and thought the best of him. So glad you had 59+ years together and hope his heaven is like the Maui he loved
Anne & Jim Milam
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Dear LeAnna, we are so very sorry to hear about Jim.
Robert/Kim Henderson
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Jim was a Great Man and Friend. I will miss Him Dearly. God Bless You Jim.