Jim Decker

James (Jim) Walter Decker, Jr., son of the late James Walter Decker and Kathleen McBenge Decker, was born on Friday, February 8, 1946, in Steelville, MO and departed this life on Friday, November 1, 2024, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau at the age of 78 years 8 months 24 days. Jim served in the 4780th Defense Wing of the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970 and completed a tour in the Vietnam War. He attended Forest Park Community College in 1974 and graduated with a degree in Mortuary Science. He spent 37 years as a funeral director and embalmer. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Kennett. He is survived by his wife Brenda of 53 years, 1 daughter Stephanie Butler (Shane) of Kennett; 2 sons, Jamie Decker of Kennett and Jason Decker (Angela) of Wentzville, MO. 6 grandchildren, Jared Butler (Lexi), Connor Butler, Taylor Lauria(Jake), Landon Decker, Katherine and Natalie Decker. 2 great- grandsons, Carter Butler and Eli Lauria. 1 sister, Jane Crum of Rolla, Mo. He was preceded in death by 1 sister, Kathy McCann and 1 nephew Mike Pounds. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 1:00pm at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Bloomfield with Reverend Chirs Maynard officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett. Burial will be in the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield with Reverend Chris Maynard officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., at Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett. Burial will be in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.