James C. Towles Sr.

March 12, 1931 - February 27, 2017

James C. Towles, Sr, age 85, of Versailles, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. He was born March 12, 1931, in Fairmont, Missouri, a son of the late George David and Florence O. (Nay) Towles. On December 31, 1980, in Clinton, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sarah Pauline White, who preceded him in death on December 23, 2006. James entered the United States Air Force in 1948. He served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. In 1974, he retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. James was employed at Morgan County RII Schools as a bus driver and custodian until his retirement. He was a member of the Lakeside Community Church in Gravois Mills where he was also baptized. He was also a member of the Versailles Masonic Lodge 320 and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 410 in Versailles. James is survived by his son, James C. Towles, Jr. and wife Jackie of Versailles, Missouri; daughter, Donna Riley of Springfield, Missouri; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; step-son, Aquino Wallace, Jr. of Iowa; step-daughter, Angie Wallace of Kentucky; brother, Jerry Towles of Canada and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his daughters, Linda Labbee, Sandra Beoch and Ronda White, step-son, John Wallace, step-daughters, Kathy Kenesson and Teresa Flores and brothers, George Towles and Bob Towles. Funeral and Masonic Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 4th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor Landon “Cap” Chapman officiating. Graveside services and interment with full military honors will follow at Greenmore Memorial Gardens in Barnett. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Lakeside Community Church. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.