Jimmie Ward Scritchfield

Jimmie Ward “Jim” Scritchfield, 82, of Cassville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 at his home.
He was born in Granby on June 7, 1943 the son of Harold and Mary (Burkhart) Scritchfield. On April 2, 1992 in Shell Knob, he was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Winters, who survives. Also surviving are his sons, Mark Scritchfield and wife Beth of Lee’s Summit; John Scritchfield and wife Melissa of South Bradenton, Fla.; and Timothy Scritchfield and wife Amy of Neosho; daughter, Mary Scritchfield of Ozark; brothers, Michael Scritchfield and wife Debbie of Derby, Kan. and Harold Scritchfield and wife Barbara of Derby, Kan.; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Mark Allen Scritchfield and first wife, Gladys (Oussani) Scritchfield.
He attended school in Monterey, Calif., graduating from Monterey High School. He later attended Crowder College in Neosho, where he attained an associate degree in business. He was employed by The Clock Garden Restaurant in Monterey, Calif. as a chef for 25 years. He enjoyed cooking, singing, bowling, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals play baseball. He also played golf and softball. He was the former music minister at Shell Knob First Baptist Church where he had been a member. He was a former member at Emmanual Baptist Church and was a current member of First Baptist Church in Cassville.
Services were held at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Bob Gaddis will conduct the services.
The family received friends from 5:30 p.m. until service time Saturday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.
Contributions may be made to the family in his memory.