James Ray Dismang Sr.

KNOB LICK James "Jim" Ray Dismang, Sr., passed away in his home surrounded by his family on October 6, 2020 at the age of 76. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Rex Ray Dismang and Nancy (Lewallen) Dismang. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Maynard High School in Maynard, Arkansas. On September 8, 1962 he married the love of his life, Margaret Abercrombie, in Sikeston, Missouri. Jim always liked working with anything that had a motor and was a very skilled mechanic. Jim and Margaret moved to Farmington in 1976 where he opened Dismang Auto and Truck Repair south of town. He always enjoyed going to auctions and buying, trading and fixing vehicles and tractors. Later he purchased a tow truck and did towing for a while. Some of the cars he collected over the years were pace cars, Camaros, a 1979 Ford and a 1964 Buick Skylark. Jim was a very hard worker who through the years made many good friends through his business relationships. Survivors in addition to his wife of 58 years, Margaret, include his son, Jimmy Dismang of St. Louis and a daughter, Jamie (Brent) Gross of Farmington; three grandchildren, Colten Miller, Byron Gross and Emily Gross; siblings, Rex Carl (Loretta) Dismang, Paul (Nancy) Dismang, Gary (Rita) Dismang, Norma (Don) Wood-Oliver, Tammy Dismang and Pam (Chad) Brown. Also surviving is his beloved canine companion, Gunner. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 8 p.m. Visitation will resume Saturday morning from 7 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel with Pastor Steve Francis officiating. Interment will follow at Knob Lick Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Mercy Jefferson Hospice in care of the funeral home. View the tribute video and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Friday, October 9, 2020 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Visitation Resumes Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, October 10, 2020 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, October 10, 2020 11:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Interment Service Knob Lick Cemetery Saturday, October 10, 2020 12:15 PM Old Jackson Road Knob Lick, Missouri 63640