James H. McMenemy, Jr., age 82 years, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 21, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri. Family will receive friends Tuesday January 20, 2015 from 6:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. at the chapel. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Family suggests contributions to the Creighton Lutheran Church and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

James was born October 1st 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to James Harold McMenemy Sr. and Beatrice Ione Vansant. On March 4, 1954 he married Donna Johnson in Mesa, Arizona. He was a member of the Creighton Lutheran Church. James was a member of the Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed telling stories, loved to farm, and work with heavy equipment. He was a member of the Local 101 Operating Engineers for forty years.

James was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Donna, and an infant son, Ralph Eugene..

James is survived by his sons, James H. McMenemy III and wife, Chris of Columbia, South Carolina, Larry L. McMenemy of Clinton, and Kevin D. McMenemy and wife Leann of Clinton; daughter, Shelley B. Ridenour and husband, Duane of Windsor as well as 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

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