James Endsley

James Craig “Jim” Endsley, 39, of Grain Valley, MO passed away Wednesday, April 08, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2009 in the chapel. Burial in Odessa Cemetery. Jim was born February 3, 1970 in Kansas City, MO to William and Danna (Eades) Endsley. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1989 before starting his career with Hallmark Cards. Jim had a heart of gold and was known for his love of animals. Mr. Endsley enjoyed all types of sports including baseball, football, softball, watching NASCAR, and riding his Harley. You could always find Jim listening to rock-n-roll, his favorite being Metallica. Jim is survived by his wife Deborah (Crim) Endsley; daughter Madison Elizabeth Endsley; sons Kristopher Dustin Taylor, Andrew Cody Rohrs; grandchildren Kristopher Rush, Samuel James and Anna May Taylor; mother Danna Tucker; grandmother Norma Pointer; brothers Jeffrey Endsley, Bryan Endsley; sister Kaytie Tucker; special aunts Cheryl O’Roark and husband Roger, Aunt Jean and Aunt Joan; and by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. He was preceded in death by his father William Endsley; and by his sister Shannon Elizabeth Endsley.