James Riley Jose of St. James passed away at his home Monday September 3, 2007. He was 68 years 5 months and 8 days of age.

James was born March 26, 1939 in St. Louis, Mo., the son of the late Louis Michael and Evelyn Hampton Jose.

James is survived by his wife: Margaret (Skyles) Jose of St. James; 3 half sisters and one half brother. Twelve brothers-in-Law and 10 Sister-In-Law, along with many nieces and nephews.

James Jose served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1963. He accepted Christ at an early age in 1953, at O'Fallon, Mo. He loved to hunt and fish and also enjoyed wood crafts.

Services
James Jose will lie in state from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday September 5, 2007 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James.

Funeral Services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Thursday September 6, 2007 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James. Burial with full Military Honors will be conducted at the Wishon Cemetery near St. James. Memorial may be given to the Phelps Hospice.

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Mo.