JAMES NICHOLAS KLEIN
James Klein, Gainesville, MO, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away April 30, 2009 in Mountain Home, AR at the age of 72 years. He was born on November 26, 1936 in Chillicothe, MO, the son of James Anthony and Aileen (Curry) Klein.
He had been a resident of Gainesville for the past six years.
He is survived by one son James W. Klein and his wife Michelle of Gainesville, MO; one daughter Martey Klein of Stoutland, MO; granddaughters Sunshine Williams and husband Dan, Dawn Williams, Jessica Klein and fiancée Lonnie Rulo all of Gainesville, MO; grandson David Williams of St Louis, MO; great grandchildren Star Jones, Blaze Wood, Zayne Klein, and Konner Rulo all of Gainesville, MO; one sister Martha Pendergrass of Kansas; one brother Richard Klein of Trenton, MO; numerous nieces and nephews all over Missouri; special friend Phyllis Beard of Isabella, MO; and too many friends around Gainesville to mention.
He was preceded in death by his parents James and Aileen Klein; and one sister Margaret Lee Jones.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation services are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.