James Burnell Englehart

James Burnell Englehart, 84, of Oak Ridge, Missouri died Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Southeast Hospital. He was born December 17, 1933 in Jackson, Missouri to William Herbert and Agnes Estelle Bandy Englehart. He and Madonna Eggers were married December 27, 1956 at Jackson, Missouri. He served in the Air Force in the Korean War from 1952 to 1956. He served in Japan for two and a half of those years. He receieved his B.S. degree from Southeast Missouri State University and his Master's degree from University of Missouri. He was an Educator in Cape Girardeau schools for 27 years, serving as Junior High Principal and Director of Secondary Education. Prior to coming to Cape Girardeau, he served as High School Principal for Puxico, Portageville and Poplar Bluff school districts. He was a member of many educational organizations and served as past president of Southeast Missouri Prinicpals Association, Stoddard County Prinicpals Association and Stoddard County Teachers Association. He was a longtime member of Cape West Rotary Club. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau, where he served as a Sunday School Teacher, member of the administrative financial council and pastor-parish committee. He also served as Stephen Minister at Missouri Veterans Home for ten years and was volunteer of the year in 2011. He also served on the board for Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association in Fruitland and was a board member of Old McKendree Chapel. His pride and joy were his grandchildren and great grandchildren, "his dog" - Piper, playing cards with family and friends, and spending time on the lake. Survivors include one brother, Robert (Shirley) Englehart of O'Fallon, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Carol Englehart of St. Louis, Missouri; two grandchildren, Paige (Rusty) Statler and James (Kristen) Brent Englehart II; three great-grandchildren, Isabella Rose Statler, Carter Lee Statler and Mason James Statler due in July. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, James "Brent" Englehart; and one brother, WM D. Englehart. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Ford & Sons Jackson Chapel in Jackson, Missouri. Funeral service will be at 11:00am on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Ford & Sons Jackson Chapel in Jackson, Missouri with the Rev. Glenn Patterson officiating. Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, Missouri with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be given to Grace United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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James Burnell Englehart

December 17, 1933 - June 14, 2018