James "Jim" McIntosh 80, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born April 7, 1944 in St. Joseph, MO to Dorothy (Hagele) and Jesse "Buddy" McIntosh.
He married Betty Lynn Parsons in 1964. He graduated from Benton High School in 1962. Jim was drafted in the Army, and served from 1967-1969. During that time, he was sent to Vietnam with the 11th Army Calvary Regiment 1967-1968. He was at the Tet Offensive and on the front line the entire year. He received a Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Metal, and Pistol Rifle Expert Badge. Jim worked at 5 major packing houses in St. Joe, Silgan Containers, City of St. Joseph Street Department, and Fairview Golf Course. Jim loved the outdoors, arrowhead hunting, fishing, trapshooting, and auctions. He especially loved his family.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Roger (Sandy) McIntosh, and sister, Jean (Dick) Lewin.
Survivors include: wife, Betty Lynn, sons, John McIntosh of St. Joseph, MO, Tim (Linda Taylor) McIntosh of Omaha, NE, granddaughter, Vinika (Brent Champion) McIntosh of Shawnee, KS, grandson, Rylen McIntosh of Omaha, NE, brothers, Gary (Ernie) McIntosh of St. Joseph, MO, John (Mary Pat) McIntosh of Kansas City, MO, Bill McIntosh of Parkville, MO, many nieces and nephews, and his dog Leo Hank.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Thursday at the Wyatt Park Christian Church. Funeral services and public live stream; 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Wyatt Park Christian Church. The Interment will be at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.
