James Jens
James Jens
Graveside services for James Clifford Jens, 63, Pomona, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Mt. Zion (Poe Hill) Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Jens passed away at 3:28 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Ozarks Medical Center.
He was born September 7, 1957, at Hinsdale, Illinois to Gene and Nancy Jens. Jim graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1976. On July 17, 1976, he was married at Mountain View, Missouri, to Janet Thompson. Mr. Jens was a veteran, having proudly served with the United States Air Force. He loved spending time with family, fishing, hunting, camping and working on cars. Jim was a volunteer with the Peace Valley White Church Fire Department. Mr. Jens was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Jens, of the family home; four children, David Jens and wife, Amanda, Pomona, Missouri, Aaron Jens and wife, Ashley, Chesapeake, Virginia, Brian Jens and wife, Laura, Jefferson City, Missouri and Jeremy Jens and wife, Tiffany; ten grandchildren, Brooke Mitchell and husband, Jacob, Tessa Jens, Lorrin Jens and significant other, Evan Kinder, Addison, Landyn, Audrey, Harper, Hadley, Sawyer and Jase and one on the way; his mother, Nancy McMichael; three brothers, Dan and wife, Barb, Steve and wife, Melissa and Del and wife, Carol; four sisters, Cynthia, Cherise and husband, Chris, Cheryl and Juanita; four brothers-in-law, Larry, Richard and wife, Cathy, Randy and wife, Alex and Jim and wife, Tawnya; and many nieces and nephews.
His father, one daughter, Angela and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leonard and Shirley Thompson, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace Valley White Church Fire Department and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Mary Schmidt
August 23, 2021 @ 5:24 pm
All my love and prayers to the Jens family..Jim was always fun to visit with..
Janet K Parker
August 24, 2021 @ 2:03 pm
Our hearts are broken for you all. We have enjoyed our friendship with the whole family for many years. Darrell and I was just talking about our fun in the Amway days. We had great times.
Love you all,
Darrell and Janet
Amanda Johnson
August 24, 2021 @ 8:30 am
My heart and prayers go out to the Jens family. Jim was a great man always there to lend a hand when someone needed anything. He will be greatly missed. Janet and kids if you need anything please let me know.
Freda Grisham
August 24, 2021 @ 2:24 pm
Janet and family, I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our Coca Cola family had some great times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paula and Ted Hensley
August 24, 2021 @ 3:44 pm
My heart breaks for you Janet and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christine Turner
September 3, 2021 @ 9:55 pm
Janet and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Jim. I was in disbelief thinking it just couldn’t be but soon after found it to be your Jim. I cannot imagine the loss you and family are feeling. So heartbreaking to think that the smile he always had is now gone. I know you will miss him deeply and his loss will be felt throughout the entire family. Please know you have been on my mind since I learned of his passing. If there is anything at all you need or anything I can do, please don’t hesitate to look me up. Sending you love, hugs and prayers.
David & Wilma Schwien
August 24, 2021 @ 2:42 pm
So many times Jim has answered the call when mother needed the first responders. His skill and expertise I know saved her life on two different occasions. He will be greatly missed.
Janet our prayers & thoughts are with you and your family ~ now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely, David & Wilma Schwien
Brenda and Bobby Romans
August 24, 2021 @ 3:24 pm
Prayers to the family so sorry for your loss if you need anything please let us know
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
August 24, 2021 @ 6:58 pm
Tessa, Steve/Melissa, & Brooke/Jacob,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Jim. We will have all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. May God comfort, encourage, support, and give each of you peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn
Kate Lyons
August 24, 2021 @ 7:39 pm
I am so very sorry and sad to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a great co-worker/friend on the Fire Department. I could always count on seeing him when I made it to a call. He will be greatly missed by many. I sincerely wish I could attend the services, but am away on a Covid-19 deployment until beginning of September. I hope you all find peace and comfort in your happy memories.
Jo McKnight
August 25, 2021 @ 7:32 am
August 24, 2021 @ 8:30 am
Thoughts & Prayers for all the family. Jim was a grwat person always there to lend a hand when someone needed anything. I had the pleasure of working with him for a few years. RIP Jim, God gained an awesome Angel. Fly High!!!
Bob & Bill Cobb Caulfield-West Plains, Mo.
August 25, 2021 @ 9:50 am
We grew up with Jimmy in his younger years as a kid, always wanting to help others miss you Jimmy.
Marion Cornett
August 25, 2021 @ 5:40 pm
Dear Janet and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I have very good memories of him. He was ALWAYS an encouragement to me and Paula and prayed with us several times. I pray that The Lord Jesus would fill your heats with comfort and the joy of knowing Jim is in the presence of JESUS.
Love and Prayers Bro. Marion and Paula Cornett
Glen & Carolyn Holman. Keller, TX
August 25, 2021 @ 9:34 pm
Brian and Laura, May the Lord’s loving promises to comfort you give you strength as you walk through this time of sadness. With heartfelt sympathy and prayers.
Joan
August 25, 2021 @ 10:16 pm
Janet and family. We all were so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Are prayers are with you all .
Carmen Bentley
August 26, 2021 @ 10:13 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kristeen Plante
August 27, 2021 @ 10:57 am
Prayers for your family, Janet! I have loved you all since I met you. As for Jim, he gave me a hard time every single time he saw me! Didn’t matter if I was 12 or 35… For that, I will smile every time I think of him!
Linda Hartman Sagerty
September 3, 2021 @ 5:45 am
Janet and family,
Prayers and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. As a fellow 1976 graduate, I remember Jim, as well as you Janet, during those High School years. May you find peace and comfort with friends and loved ones while you grieve your loss.
Vera Alsup
September 3, 2021 @ 1:07 pm
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for each and every one