James "Jim" Kimzey, 78, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Thursday, June 9,2016 at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Funeral service and burial will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 10:30am at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Jim was born in Brownington, Missouri to Edward "Fritz" and Jewel Kimzey. He married Beverly VanWinkle on September 17, 1958 in Miami, Oklahoma. At a young age he started working a construction job, ultimately branching out on his own and becoming a custom home contractor and developer for nearly 50 years. Jim loved to fish with his wife Beverly and coon hunt with his dogs. He also enjoyed listening to country/gospel music. Above all else, he loved his family.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jewel Kimzey and his step-daughter, Phyllis Hensevelt.

Jim is survived by his wife Beverly Kimzey; his children, Brian Kimzey, Darren Kimzey and Michele Rice; his sisters Dorothy Kenney, Connie Green and Betty Joe; and his grand and great-grandchildren, Amanda Hartley, Kody Kimzey, Connor Kimzey, Deven Kimzey, Allison Harnden, Frank Baker, Nicholas Baker, Gunner Keeran, Keegan Hartley, and Kayden Hartley.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any memorials or donations be made to his church, Parks Chapel Baptist Church and these may be left in care of the funeral home.

The family of Jim wish to extend their sincere thanks to his brother-in-law, Ervie VanWinkle, for all his help and support.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.