James Jackson Deckard

Springfield, Missouri

James Jackson Deckard, 55 years, 10 months, 24 days old, passed away on October 22, 2026.

James was born November 28, 1970 in Springfield, Missouri, to James Cornelison and Shirley Deckard.

On October 26, 1996, James and Paula Spencer were united in marriage in Seymour, Missouri. Together they had four children.

James was a Nascar fan and enjoyed working on cars and listening to classic country music. He liked to bar-b-q and spend time at the lake. What he enjoyed most, however, was being with his family, especially his grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Paula; his parents, James and Shirley.

James is survived by his children, Sara Parish, Rebecca Deyo, Austin Deckard and his wife Abby, and Wyatt Deckard; grandchildren, Charleigh, Wyette, Braedyn, Emberlynn, Mason, Jasmine, Jack, and one on the way; his brothers, Jeff Deckard, Joe Deckard, Josh Mayberry, Jason Mayberry, and Justin Mayberry; his loving girlfriend of five years, Pam Maggard; many relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James will be at 2:00p.m. on October 27, 2026, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava, Missouri. Visitation will be at 1:00p.m. until service time. Burial will be in Walnut Grove cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Toby Sanders. Memorials may be made to the family as love offerings.