Jamee Matthews, age 42 of Sparta, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his home. He was born February 9, 1971 the son of O.D. and Carol (Klapp) Matthews.Throughout his life, he held various jobs but most recently was a bus driver for the Ozark Community Center. His love in life was children, whether it be his own or others. As a driver of the Big Red Bus, or what he called “Ole Red”, Jamee found his passion – enriching the lives of our community’s little ones. He touched their tiny hearts and they touched his. Nothing mattered more to him than family. His love for children was ever-apparent in his relationships with many of his nieces and nephews. He was a very proud father and loved his children deeply. Jamee is survived by a son Jimmy; a daughter Bailee; his mother Carol; his father O.D.; brother Shane; step-mother Karlene; step-brother Jeremy; and the first love of his life and mother to his two children Tina. Jamee is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other caring relatives and many friends. Graveside funeral services for Jamee will be 2:00 P.M., Monday, September 23, 2013 in Temple Hill Cemetery with Rev. Buddy Dockum, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 noon to 1:00 P.M., Monday in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Family request donations in honor of Jamee to Friends of the Park % Ozark Community Center. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.
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Judy Seaton Dollarhite says
September 21, 2013 at 11:43 amSo sad Jamee was taken so young. I’ll always remember his smile, sense of humor, and ability to make you feel good even when you felt down. That is a rare gift that few people are blessed to have. Condolences to his children, family, and friends. He was a special person, and loved by many. Sing with the angels Jamee. You will be missed here.
Cindi Carey says
September 21, 2013 at 2:52 pmJamee, I have known you forever and you were always larger than life! You shared your heart with so many people through out your short life. Always a smile and “how you doing?” Heaven is surely a much happier place with you there. My heart goes out to your family, because you have left a hole that can never be filled. Love you! Mean it!
Cindi
Clint and April Ryan says
September 21, 2013 at 4:05 pmShelley Peck says
September 21, 2013 at 5:20 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with all of the family and friends.
I love you Jamee and I will think of you every day just like I have since I met you. I will never find a better friend.
Phil & Kelly Short says
September 21, 2013 at 7:42 pmMay GOD bless your family, Jamee we will miss you so much thank you for being such loving and caring friend to us. we will see you again one day in heaven Love Ya Mean It I will keep your family in my prayers
Cindy Maloney says
September 22, 2013 at 9:02 amMr. Jamee…
You have been my angel since the day I met you back in August 2009. You have been a blessing to me, every child that got on your bus, and every staff member that rode with you on “your” big red bus.
I will love you always and remember your wonderful laugh, sense of humor, and the kids ever favorite “fire in the hole!”
To Bailee & Jimmy, my heart goes out to you. You were blessed by a father who was so proud of you and loved you beyond measure. Please let me know of anything I can ever do for either of you.
Heaven is a fitting place for you Mr. Jamee because you have the biggest heart of anyone I’ve ever known, and you deserve a glorious life of peace.
Enjoy! 🙂
amanda keltnet says
September 22, 2013 at 9:44 amJamee you will be missed beyond words. You will agree this world was lucky to have you and we were lucky to know you.
John Paul & Kim DeWitt says
September 22, 2013 at 5:21 pmWe are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Kevin Humble says
September 22, 2013 at 7:13 pmSo sad to hear, sorry to the family for the loss of a gentle, kind and big hearted guy. I am in Afghanistan serving or I would be there. He always had a huge smile on his face!
Kevin
Scott Bradley says
September 23, 2013 at 6:43 amWhat a wonderful guy! I watched Jamee grow up and become a great and very cheerful man. Always happy and one of the most friendly people I knew. Was blessed to call him friend. We will all see him again very soon!
Scott Bradley
Sandy Wade says
September 23, 2013 at 7:41 amBailee, I really wanted to come to visitation, but I fell out of our attic yesterday, and I’m in bad shape. I wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Jeani Pennington Messenger says
September 23, 2013 at 8:10 amJamee was 1 in a million. We went to school together and never a dull moment with him around. Still remember him signing Hank Williams. He always has a smile and could make anyone turn a frown upside down. Heaven has a story teller now.
God bless to the family.
Jeani Pennington Messenger
Class of 89
sharon & glen Maggard says
September 23, 2013 at 10:50 amWe are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jamee , we watched him grow up with all of our kids. He will be missed , but Heaven has gained another angel. God Bless each of you .
Janet Eakins Heatherly says
September 23, 2013 at 10:59 amSo sorry for the loss of Jamee. Praying that our God will comfort and help during this time.
Carl Capelan says
September 25, 2013 at 7:02 amSo very sorry for the loss of your son.
Stacey Adams says
September 25, 2013 at 9:00 pmHe was truly one of a kind and will always remember that smile and always singing. Heaven got a great angel.
Van and Darla "Gideon" Froelich says
September 28, 2013 at 5:06 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with all of Jamee’s family and friends.
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