Jackie (Jack) L. De Priest

Jackie (Jack) L. De Priest, 84 of Springfield passed away April 16, 2020. He was born March 28, 1936 in West Plains. to Lewis Emil and Mildred De Priest.
De Priest married Linda Kelly in 1987 in Springfield.
He was an over the road truck driver for 57 years, driving cars, trucks and buses. He retired four times and served in the Navy for six years. He received his high school diploma from Central High in 2004 at the age of 68.
Survivors include: wife, Linda; sister, Norma Carroll of Springfield; and brother, Fred (Marville) De Priest of Aurora; children, Michelle De Priest, Michael De Priest and Brian De Priest; one grandson; nine nieces and nephews and many great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Elaine De Priest.
A visitation was held April 21, 2020 at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel (5234 W. State Hwy EE Springfield) with a private graveside service at Eastlawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com.