James Ivan Wynn (Hartville)'s Obituary
James Ivan Wynn, son of James C. and Edith Hightower Wynn, was born October 29, 1935 near Hartville, Missouri and departed this life on March 22, 2014 in his home in Mansfield, Missouri at the age of seventy-eight years, four months and twenty-three days.
On May 22, 1964, he was united in marriage to Amy Jo Ann Smith and to this union one daughter was born. He was preceded in death by his wife on November 25, 1995. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Waldo Wynn, and an infant sister, Mary Jane.
James is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Caulliette of Mtn. Grove, Missouri; three grandchildren, Bethany, Elayna and David Caulliette all of Mtn. Grove, Missouri; sister, Laura Mae Todd of Springfield, Missouri; two nieces, Carolyn Cowsert of Springfield, Missouri and Shirley Cook of Lebanon, Missouri; two nephews, Jim Todd of Lebanon, Missouri and Greg Todd of Springfield, Missouri; several great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and many friends.
James was born and raised in the Hartville area and attended Hartville Schools. He then served his country faithfully in the United States Air Force from 1953 until 1957; he was a veteran of the Korean War and also served in Europe. After being discharged from the military, he attended classes at what is now OTC and received a business certification. During this time, he met and married Amy, and they resided in Brookline, Missouri, while James worked for the City of Springfield for twelve years. They maintained their farm north of Hartville on weekends until retiring, at which time they moved back to the farm. He later acquired his real estate license as a Broker and worked at Baney Real Estate in Hartville for several years. Although he had several jobs, farming was what he loved.
James had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Brookline Southern Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, was an avid storyteller, but most of all he loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
James was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and will cherish the many wonderful memories we had with him.
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