James Krepps

MALDEN, Mo. -- James M. Krepps, 75, of Malden died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011, at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter, Mo.

He was born Nov. 18, 1935, in St. Louis, son of Arthur and Mildred Thacker Krepps. He and Darlene Loafman were married Aug. 13, 1960, at Campbell, Mo.

Krepps was an aviation technician. He was a member of Bethany General Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Kurt (Jennifer) Krepps of Malden; two daughters, Katrina Hodges of Malden, Kristie Greene of Scott City; a stepson, Tony (Bonnie) Krepps of Scott City; four brothers, Bill Joe Krepps and Tommy Gray of Booneville, Ark., Gary Gray of Arizona, Jack Krepps of Batesville, Ark.; three sisters, Gayle Butts of Walnut Ridge, Ark., Beth Gray of Texas, Diane Cooper of Iowa; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Ray Krepps.

The funeral was held Wednesday at Bethany General Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bryan Johnson officiating. Burial was in Bethany Cemetery.

Landess Funeral Home in Malden was in charge of arrangements.