(From Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home)James Norman Haskins, 78, of Springfield, Missouri (formerly of Monett) was called to his Heavenly home on Friday December 22, 2023 while at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
He was born in Wheaton, Missouri on October 11, 1945; the son of the late Norman and Genevieve (Mosher) Haskins. He was united in marriage on June 1, 1969 to Shirley Farmer; she survives.
He was 1964 graduate of Midway High School and a 1968 graduate of Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, Missouri. James taught social studies at Purdy, Exeter, Dadeville and Miller Schools. He also did some coaching on the side or as needed. His last time coaching was the Miller girls’ softball team, he then retired in 2001. He enjoyed traveling and had visited 49 of the 50 states. He never did get the chance to visit North Dakota. He also enjoyed playing cards with friend, reading and watching sports, especially golf.
James lived on a farm until 2005. He raised Angus and Gelbvieh cattle. After moving to Monett he knew his health was failing and moved to Springfield in 2019 to a new over 55 single family housing development. He enjoyed his new neighborhood and making new friends. He greatly enjoyed sitting outdoors visiting with his neighbors and watching the deer and turkeys in the back yard.
James was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church on Stone’s Prairie.
He is survived by his wife of over 54 years Shirley; brother Joe and wife Sandy of Mexico, Missouri; niece Sarah Haskins of Holts Summit, Missouri; nephew Dan Haskins of Columbia, Missouri and cousins and friends.
James lived on a farm until 2005. He raised Angus and Gelbvieh cattle. After moving to Monett he knew his health was failing and moved to Springfield in 2019 to a new over 55 single family housing development. He enjoyed his new neighborhood and making new friends. He greatly enjoyed sitting outdoors visiting with his neighbors and watching the deer and turkeys in the back yard.
James was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church on Stone’s Prairie.
He is survived by his wife of over 54 years Shirley; brother Joe and wife Sandy of Mexico, Missouri; niece Sarah Haskins of Holts Summit, Missouri; nephew Dan Haskins of Columbia, Missouri and cousins and friends.
Graveside services for James are being held on Friday December 29, 2023 at 11:00a.m. at the St. John’s on Stone’s Prairie Cemetery in Purdy, Missouri. Visitation will follow the graveside service on Friday December 29, 2023 at 12:00p.m. at the St. John’s on Stone’s Prairie Parish Hall.
Memorial donations for James may be made to the St. John’s on Stone’s Prairie Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri.
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