James Ray “Jim” Trimble

James Ray “Jim” Trimble, an 83-year-old resident of Jamesport, died on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his home.
Private family graveside services and burial will be held in the Masonic Cemetery at Jamesport.
A drive through visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the Jamesport Baptist Church in Jamesport. Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, the family requests that attendees remain in their vehicle while receiving a memorial folder and signing the book.
Memorials may be made to the Jamesport Lions Club and/or the Jamesport Baptist Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, 503 S. Broadway, Jamesport, MO 64648.
Mr. Trimble was born and raised in Jamesport, the son of Ray and Eva Thompson Trimble. He Mr. Trimble was born and raised in Jamesport, the son of Ray and Eva Thompson Trimble. Jim attended William Jewell College and then went on to graduate from Kansas University in 1958. He was an avid KU basketball fan. He raised every one of his five kids to play on basketball teams as well as other sports. They all followed in his footsteps – big shoes for sure.
Jim worked for Reed Seeds, Inc. for 42 years, first in his hometown of Jamesport and later in Chillicothe before he retired in December 2000.
Jim kept very busy in retirement, continuing to raise and take care of his big family. He raised a beautiful, extensive garden every year, including this year. It was his pride and joy to share with all his kids. Jim was an active member of the Lions Club and the Jamesport Baptist Church.
Jim did lots of babysitting, dogsitting, housesitting and ballgame watching. He always had a four-legged companion. Bo was his first true dog love and then his girl, Freckles. Sage, one of his granddogs, was also one of his girls and a devoted companion.
Jim always looked forward to any and all family gatherings. He was devoted to Betty and all his kids were devoted to him. He was the most loved Dad on earth.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Waterbury Trimble, of the home; five children and their spouses, Kathy (Jon) Rosenboom, Karen (Don) Fields, Kim (Kevin) Edwards, Kristin (David) Crow and Jimmy (Julie) Trimble; 10 grandchildren, Robert, Courtney, Shana, McKenzi, Clayton, Bella, Maggie, Max, Stephen and Mark; and 11 great-grandchildren.