James (Jim) Everett Kieffer Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on August 18, 2026 at the age of 92. Jim was born in San Diego, California the son of Everett Hambelton and Genevieve Kieffer. He was raised in St. Joseph by his Grandparents Everett Archibald and Ona Mae Kieffer. While serving 5 years in the Air Force he met and married Hilda Sue Hall. They would have been married 70 years as of December 20 th of this year. In addition to his Air Force Service, Jim served in the Missouri Air National Guard for 35 years as an airplane mechanic and electrician. He retired with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant.

He was a lifelong member of Huffman Methodist Church and before his death was the longest living member of that congregation. Friends at Huffman remember him as a man who could fix almost anything, and he often used that gift to help keep the church building in good repair.

Jim is survived by his wife and children: Connie Bernice Mayfield (Cody), James Everett Kieffer Jr. (Gary), and Michel Ann Kaiser (Mike). His grandchildren are Joseph Mayfield (Christy), Rachel White (Mark), Thomas Mayfield, Quinton Kaiser and Dalton Kaiser. Great Grandchildren are Cecilia Mayfield and Silas White. His Labrador companion Sunnie also survives and misses him terribly.

Visitation and Services will be held at Huffman Methodist Church on Monday, August 24 th at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. respectively. A graveside service will be held immediately after at Memorial Park with full military honors. Flowers can be sent to Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel in advance of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Huffman Memorial United Methodist Church.