James Matthew Failor Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 7, 2026, at the age of 52, James Matthew Failor of Shelbina, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though James Matthew has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his father Marion James Failor; and his sister Brandee Renee Miller. He is survived by: his mother Diane Fifer (Mefford); his son Coty Failor of St. Peters, Missouri; his stepdaughter Amanda DeHas of St. Peters, Missouri; his brothers, Brad Shrader (Kayla) of Shelbina Missouri and Jerry Ray Fifer; and his girlfriend Charlene Schottler. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 9th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home-Shelbina (401 S Center St, Shelbina, MO 63468). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 9th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made out to the family expenses.
