James Dameron

James Norman Dameron, 85, died at Mercy Hospital on February 27th, 2021.

Mr. Dameron is survived by his wife, Kathy; and children, Troy and Tina Dameron, Steve and Mark Helms, Richard Ruppel, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and at least one great great-grandchild.

James is a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam War. For his service, he earned the Good Conduct Medal in the Korean War and the Vietnam service medal. He served honorably in the United States Navy, holding the position of electrician and invented a mechanism, which saved the USN approximately $600,000 per ship that it had been installed on. James served 21 years before retiring and joining the BNSF Railroad, earning another full retirement.

James experience in the Navy played a very important role in his life. He would sometimes point out that the Navy taught him the value of discipline, teamwork, and investing in a cause greater than ourselves. He would explain to loved ones how these values contributed to his success in life as a husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor, as well as a minister and servant to God.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 19th, 2021 at 10:30 am in the Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, Springfield, Missouri.

A Private Interment will be held at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.

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