In Loving Memory of James Samuel "Jim" Jolly Sr.

June 13, 1951 – June 4, 2026

James Samuel "Jim" Jolly Sr., 74, of Portageville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Sikeston, Missouri. Born on June 13, 1951, in Conran, Missouri, Jim was the son of the late Herbert Jolly and Emma Boyer Jolly.

Jim was united in marriage to Regina Prince on March 12, 1976, in Marston, Missouri, and together they shared 50 years of love, laughter, and devotion.

A man known for his strong work ethic and friendly spirit, Jim spent many years as a delivery driver for Lester Furniture and Gas Company in Portageville, where he earned the nickname "Brownie." He later worked for Ivie Oil Company, followed by nearly two decades at MFA Chemical in Lilbourn. Even after retiring from MFA, Jim wasn't ready to slow down—he drove a school bus for the New Madrid County R-I School District for eight years, faithfully transporting "his babies" from the Parma area to and from school.

Jim was a proud member of Kewanee Missionary Baptist Church, where he served actively and joyfully. His final day on earth was spent doing what he loved—helping with Vacation Bible School.

Outside of work and church, Jim had a passion for collecting classic cars and was the "official mower" of the family—no one else was allowed on his mower. Above all, he adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, spoiling them endlessly and taking great pride in their accomplishments.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Regina Jolly of the home.

his children: James "Jamie" Jolly of Dexter, Missouri; Timothy (Val) Jolly of Charleston, Missouri; Zachary (Candace) Jolly of Bay, Arkansas; Stephanie (Oscar) Turner of Paragould, Arkansas and Samantha (Alfred) Jolly of Marston, Mo.

His sisters: Linda Gooch and Donna Torrey of Portageville, Missouri and Eva Campbell of St. Mary's Missouri. Two Brothers; Ray Jolly of New Madrid, Missouri and Carl Jolly of Marston, Missouri.

Grandchildren: TJ(Aaliyah) Jolly of Springfield, Illinois, Dylan (Jonice) Jolly of Charleston, Missouri, Kallie (Danny) McKinney of Marston, Missouri

William Turner of Marston, Missouri, Aaron Jolly of Brooklyn, New York, Mykaela and Newton Jolly of Bay Arkansas, Morgan Rivers of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Jackson Jolly of Marston, Missouri

Roxy (Logan) Wheeler of Paragould, Arkansas, Oscar Montoya of Paragould, Arkansas

Great Grandchildren: Harper Grace, Charlie, Gabbie and Chase Stacy all of Marston, Missouri

Torin Jolly of Springfield, Illinois Da'Nyla and Mia Jolly of Charleston, Missouri, Sadie and Sammy McKinney and Amara Montoya

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Emma Boyer Jolly. Sisters; Thelma Jolly and Wanda Rudd and granddaughter, Rorie Faith Jolly.

A celebration of Jim's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. On Saturday June 13, 2026, at the Kewanee Missionary Baptist Church, with visitation beginning at 1:00 P.M.

Jim's legacy of love, service, and joy will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.