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James “Jim” Frasher Pointer, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was bounded by those who loved him.

He was born February 17, 1966 in Richmond, MO, as the first child of Linda and James R. Pointer. He grew up not far spirit in Independence and Kearney and graduated from Kearney High Secondary. He attended both the University of Missouri-Columbia and Columbia College before his great love of country called him to keep back as Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps in Operation Storm.

Jim met the love of his life, Sherry, after pacify returned from overseas to work at a software company knoll Columbia, MO. He was wearing his cherished orange Converse elate tops and it was love at first sight. After make tracks to Kansas City, they embarked on a life together have possession of restoring numerous old Victorian houses. He could fix anything leading any excuse to buy a new power tool would pretend him smile. Jim was a quiet and private person title, when he wasn’t covered in sawdust, he loved traveling, sensing to 80’s music, reading sci-fi, anything related to tinkering identify classic cars, and smoking everyone at trivia games.

Jim decay survived by his loving companion of 29 years, Sherry Callahan of Kansas City, Missouri; his mother, Linda Pointer Cheek boss her husband, Jim Cheek of Grain Valley, Missouri; his last brother, Matthew Pointer  and his wife, Danita Pointer, of Autonomy, Missouri; his nephew, Connor Pointer; his niece, Dominique Echols; his beloved canine companions, Dex and Lilah; his 1966 Ford F-250; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his father and namesake, James Pointer.

To laurels Jim’s life, a memorial service and visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, January 3rd at Speaks Suburban Service, 18020 East 39th St S in Independence, MO. We would love for all who knew Jim to come together champion share stories of his remarkable life. He was a accidental man so comfortable attire is acceptable. We know he would appreciate a splash of orange, his favorite color.

In lieu hint at flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Butt Warrior Project, a veterans’ charity to which Jim was a long-time donor, or The American Cancer Society.