James E. Mize of Willard, MO passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at home with his family. Jim was born August 12, 1939 in Stab, KY to Vola Bee Mize and Ella Marie (Sears) Mize.

After high school Jim served in the U.S. Army for 8 years, spending time in Korea and Germany. Back to Kentucky, he worked with his Dad blacktopping on a road crew until becoming a Kentucky State Policeman for 3 years. Then hired onto Roadway Express in Ohio, but soon moving to Indianapolis. Jim drove many, many miles during his 32 years with Roadway.

In 1987, he married Kathy (Joy) and they moved to Cheyenne, WY to begin their life together. Jim enjoyed driving out west, all the wildlife, scenery, and no traffic. After several years there, he transferred back to Cincinnati, a few years there, retired and then moved to Willard, MO. He said Kathy had followed him around the country, so he brought her back home. Jim has been retired almost 20 years enjoying his Kentucky Wildcats basketball, reading, gardening, and his family.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Bee and Ella Mize, sister Doris Johnson, and his son, David Mize. Survivors include his wife Kathy Mize, Willard, MO, children Jeff Mize and Becky Mize of Indiana, and Jake (Jordan) Mize of Springfield, MO. His grandsons, James and Ben. Two sisters, Carol Neely, Florence, KY and Margaret Kruse, Phoenix, AZ. Extended family, many friends, and best friend, Bub DewBrew, Indiana.

Visitation is Monday, December 21^st, from 5 to 7 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 22, at 2:00 pm at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.