James David Staley Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James David Staley of Houston, Missouri, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James David Staley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Phyllis Staley; his parents, Red Staley and Addie Johnston Blakey Staley; his adoptive parents, Josephine Jones and Elba Jones; his siblings, Bill Blakey and Amy Blakey; and his cousin Charley Cartee.
He is survived by: his son James Dennis Staley of Houston; his cousins, Margaret Burch of Licking and Josie Hutsell of Virginia; his nephews, Eddie Burch, Wayne Burch and Dana Hutsell; and his niece Leslea Lilley.
