James Lee Dryden

August 19, 1940 - November 15, 2019

James Lee Dryden, 79, of Troy, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at his residence in Troy, Missouri. He was born on August 19, 1940 in Hawk Point, Missouri, a son of the late Frank and Ruby Lee (Hutton) Dryden. James was united in marriage to Phyllis Lynn Strobl on December 29, 1979 and she preceded him in death on October 17, 2000. James graduated from Buchanan High and worked on the family farm for many years. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Foley. He served on the Farm Bureau Board for several years and would often help recruit for Farm Bureau. James was a marksman, who enjoyed trapshooting. He won thirteen turkeys in one afternoon from trapshooting. He enjoyed bird hunting and spending time with his family. He is survived by two daughters and two sons: Vance Brooksher of Troy, MO, Aaron Brooksher and wife Jennifer of Vandalia, MO, Jamie Fink and husband Joshua of Troy, MO and Sally Prinster and husband Danny of Troy, MO; two sisters, Nancy Schieffer and husband Howard of Troy, MO and Barbara Turnbull of Troy, MO; thirteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruby Dryden, his wife, Phyllis Lynn Dryden and one brother-in-law, Jack Turnbull. Family and friends will be received from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel located at 351 Monroe Street Troy, MO 63379. Funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019 at KEMPER-MILLARD-KEIM Family Funeral Chapel in Troy, MO. Interment will be held at the Asbury Cemetery in Foley, Missouri. Officiating the service will be Pastor Paul Catterton. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Lung Association or American Heart Association in care of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel P.O. Box 222 Troy, MO 63379. Arrangements are under the direction of Kemper-Millard-Keim Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe Street, Troy, Missouri 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermillardkeimfamilyfuneralchapel.com Phone 636-528-8221