James Lyle Hefner

James Lyle Hefner, 84, of Maryville, MO, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023, at the Maryville Living Center, Maryville.

James was born in Maitland, MO, on October 26, 1938.  His parents were Floyd L. and Gladys K. (Wiley) Hefner, and they preceded him in death.

He attended NWMSU in Maryville, and the University of Kansas.  He served his Country in the US Army Reserves.

James career was in retail management at Green Hill’s grocery store and Pamida. He was a store manager for Family Dollar before being promoted to District Manager. After he retired from Family Dollar he worked at NWMSU in custodial Services.

James was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Maryville, and a former Lions Club member in Chillicothe, Mo.  James enjoyed playing golf in his younger days. He was an avid reader and sports fan.  He was a lifelong fan of KU basketball and St Louis Cardinals. He loved watching the game show Jeopardy every day. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and having his loyal companion, Nick, by his side. James was a people person who was liked by everyone he met.

On June 14, 1970, he was united in marriage to Peggy Belle Davenport.  She survives of the home in Maryville.

Other survivors include his children, Andrew Lyle Hefner, Maryville, MO, and Mellissa Jill (Wayne) Love, Springfield, MO.  His sister, Sharon (Sonny) Van Orman, Sun City, AZ, 3 grandchildren, Jacob Lyle Hefner, Mason Lee Hefner, and Ebony Gabrielle Love.  And numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews, as well as his beloved dog Nick.

Mr. Hefner has been cremated under the care of the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3:00 PM, on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Bram Funeral Home, Maryville, MO.

Memorials are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York, NY 10016, or www.kidney.org.