James Rodger Park, Sr. passed away on January 18, 2022 at his home in Troy, MO. He was born on May 10, 1932 in Bloomington, IL to James Eli  and Myrtle (Scurrah) Park. Jim attended the local schools along with his siblings and graduated from high school at Lombard Junior High. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. During his time he was in the U.S Navy Band and Jazz Quartet, playing his saxophone. He and Rose Ellen  were united in marriage in 1957  and to this union were born; Cindy, Connie and James. Jim was a restaurant manager for Steak n Shake for many years. He was a valued member of the company and received advance training and was able to meet the founder of Steak -n - Shake. He met Ruth in the laundry room at their apartment complex. They were united in marriage on November 15, 2004. After his retirement, Jim worked at Innsbrook for over 10 years as a night guard. He loved to cook and fish. He was a self- taught musician and could play saxophone, clarinet, guitar and keyboard. Jim was also a gifted singer. He was a hard worker and was able to build two log cabins for his family. He will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Park of Troy, children, Cindy (Charles) Stanek, Connie (Joe) Thorp, James (Terri) Park Jr., step-children, Chris (Diane) Harrell, Melanie (Scott) Munder, Jeff (Jennifer) Adams, grandchildren, Caitlin Stanek, Joseph (Danny) Mauk-Thorp, Coralea (Andrew)  Delles-Thorp, Jessica (Matt) Omiatek, Cody Eisenbath, Erica (Josh) Crappo, Tanner (Hillary) Eisenbath, Cecilia (Tucker) Dyke, Cassandra Park, Samantha (Andrew) Starr, Chris Munder, Ryan Munder, Tyler Munder, Cameron Harrell, Courtney Harrell; great-grandchildren: Eli Delles-Thorp, Ariel Omiatek, Max Omiatek, Sebastian Omiatek, Graham Park, Rosie Park, Parker Dyke, Thatcher Dyke and Warner Dyke.  He is further survived by his siblings, Wayne Tribley, Danny Joe Tribley, George Park, Allen Park, nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and his sweet grand-dog  Darcy.

Jim is preceded in death by his first wife, Rose Park, parents and siblings, Beverly Greene, Myra Jean Haneghan, Jerry Tribley and Larry Park.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379.

Funeral will also be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 1 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379 Pastor Joseph Brittain to officiate. Pallbearers; Charles Stanek, Joe Thorp,  Joseph Mauk-Thorp, Andrew Delles, Chris Harrell, Ryan Munder and Jeff Adams.

Interment – Troy City Cemetery Troy, MO 63379

Memorials –  Central MO Honor Flight for Veterans or Wounded Warriors c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory  1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379