James Terry Cofield Jr., age 72, of Lamar, Missouri passed away May 20, 2024, at his home.
James was born November 26, 1951 in Sherman, Texas to James Terry Cofield Sr. and Betty Jane (Burton) Cofield.
James served in the United States Army from 1971 - 1977. After his term in the Army he sold auto parts and worked in construction before moving to Missouri to help his Dad full-time with cattle and farming.
Survivors include three sons, Tra (Chanstin) Cofield, Jared Cofield and Joel Cofield, all of Lamar, MO; one daughter, Heather Cofield of Kingtston, Oklahoma; one sister, Dorothy (Charlie) Chastain of Farmington, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Chris Chesire, Kaden Pennell, Kobi Shores, Jace Goodman, Rylan Cofield, Jona Cofield, Abel Cofield, Teigan Cofield and James Terry Cofield IV "Thumper"; a lifelong friend, Glenn Hammock.
James was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law, Tony Wilmoth and Harper Wilmoth, as well as many close friends including Tommy Gregory and Randy Blaser.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Daniel Funeral Home with burial to follow in Howell Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.
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