James Earl Krayenhagen

James Earl Krayenhagen (63) passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 as a result of an 18 wheeler accident. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for his whole working life. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and working on rat rods. He was very patriotic and his own style about everything. He never met a stranger, and he treated everyone equally. He had his own unique style in life. He married the love of his life, Teresa. The Angels loved James just as much as we do. He was always up for a good laugh, and was always saying he was going to poke the bear (The bear being his sister-in-law, Angie). That always created a funny ordeal.

Services are 2 pm Friday, May 17, 2024 in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Holland officiating. Burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery in Blue Springs. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Thursday, May 16, 2024 in the Baldwyn Chapel of Kesler Funeral Home.

James is survived by his wife of 12 years, Teresa Barrett Krayenhagen of Blue Springs; his son, James Jesse Krayenhagen of Kansas and Dalton Krayenhagen; his daughter, Cera Krayenhagen of Arkansas; his step-children, Eric Davis of Brandon, MS, Trish Davis of Blue Springs, Dixie Bishop Horsely (Matt) of Alabama and Stacy Laster (James) of Saltillo; his cousins, Jimmy & Shirley Krayenhagen of Missouri; his special sister-in-law, Angie Hamilton (Darrin) of Blue Springs; his sister-in-law, Gail Reno (Jim Hayes) of Saltillo; his special great-niece, Stormie Reno of Saltillo; his special great-nephew, Wyatt Johnson; 9 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Earl Krayenhagen Sr.; his mother, Betty Sue Massey and his grandson, Jeremy.

Pallbearers are Nathan Sellars, Wesley Johnson, Wyatt Johnson, Juan Garcia, Steven Hardin, Jerry Lowry and Mike Allred.

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