James Lee

Styck

James Lee Styck, son of the late James Elsworth Styck and Leona Annett (Korb) Styck, was born in Kankakee, Illinois, on August 28, 1942. He departed this life at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on April 28, 2026, at the age of 83.

On July 17, 1976, in Newton County, Indiana, James was united in marriage to Colleen Sullivan. James was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ellington, Missouri. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, chickens, and scrapping. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his kids and grandkids. Having family get togethers were very important to James.

James was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Anthony Darrell Styck and Timothy William Styck, and one brother, James Allwin Styck.

James is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Colleen Styck of Ellington, Missouri, from this marriage there are two surviving children, Rachel Elaine Flowers of Van Buren, Missouri, and Sarah Jeanette Lay (David) of Ellington, Missouri, 7 grandchildren, Zachary, Lanae (Caleb), Gavin, Gage, Kalynna, Grayson, and Savannah, and 2 great-grandchildren, Rayden and Ridley, and from a previous union there are three surviving children, James Garrett Styck (Karen) of Lake Village, Indiana, Allen Jason Styck (Ashley) of Lafayette, Indiana, and Tina Marie Sytsma of Thayer, Indiana, 4 grandchildren, Kevin (Amber), Kayla, Jasmine, and Allyson (Austin Tyler). James will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, May 1, 2026, 5-8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pastor Ryan Welch

Burial: Van Buren City Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri