James Lee “Jim” Keithley

James Lee “Jim” Keithley, 71, of Grove, Okla., passed away April 15, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.
Keithley was born Nov. 29, 1948, in Phoenix, Ariz. He was a 1966 graduate of Clever High School in Clever. Throughout his life, he resided in Marionville, Galena, Kansas, and Grove, Okla. He worked as a truck driver for many years and last worked for Aaron’s Factory in Springfield. In 1971, he married D. Elaine Lambert and together they shared 45 years before her passing in 2016.
Survivors include: children, Ida (Alan) Abel of Eucha, Okla., and Kit (Tracie) Keithley of Wagoner, Okla.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Kim (J.R.) Mootrey of Diamond, Joe (Diana) Keithley of Springfield, Mike (Sue) Daugherty of Republic, Holly (Clemon) Eskridge of Springfield, Jeff (Kim) Daugherty of Sarcoxie, Jess (Debi) Keithley of Ash Grove, Jay (Denise)Keithley of Barnesville, Ga., and Gina (Bill) Riehl of Raleigh, N.D.; as well as a host of extended family and friends. He was also preceded in death by a grandson; his mother, Ida Mae Wishon; and adoptive father, William Thomas Keithley. 
No formal services are planned at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Parker Mortuary in Joplin. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at https://www.kidney.org/donation.