Gary James Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gary James of Sheridan, Missouri, born in Denver, Colorado, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 28, 2026 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl James and Madeline James (Lambert); his sister Mary Caldwell; his brother-in-law Richard Caldwell; his brother Kenny; and his sister-in-law Ruby Goff.
He is survived by: his wife Vetra Kay Goff; his children, Troy James (Brandy) of Stanberry, MO and Julie Ragan (Troy) of Grant City, MO.; his grandchildren, Akaysha Diekmann (Ben) of Fulton, MO, Zach Ragan of Maryville, MO and Aubrey Ragan (Josh Hughes) of Auxvasse, MO.; his stepgrandchildren, Morgan O'Grady (Gerry) of Sheridan, MO, Keltan Munns of Maryville, MO and Aeriell Munns of Stanberry, MO.; his great grandchildren, Ragan Diekmann, Maylie Hughes and Cameron Ellis Diekmann; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Maverick, Joseph, Lillyan Faye O'Grady and Liam Bruce; and his nephew Greg Caldwell (Lisa) of Columbia, MO..
Memorial contributions may be made to Mosaic Life Care Hospice, 5506 Corporate Drive, Suite 1600, St. Joseph, MO 64507.
