James Edward Sheesley, age 79 of Mingo passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com The son of Elmo Edward and Mamie Sheesley, Jim was born on April 25, 1940 in Bloomfield, Iowa. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1958. Jim Served in The United State Army. He was united in marriage to LuAnn Wilkinson. She passed away in 1993. On June 6, 1997, he married Lucille Postma Alexander. Jim Worked for 30 years at Firestone in Des Moines and for five years at Maytag in Newton. He was a member of Ashton Chapel and enjoyed NASCAR, roller skating with his friends in his younger years, camping and repairing small engines. Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Lucy; a son, Brian (Jackie) Sheesley; step children, Jesse (Marcia) Alexander, Franklin (Cheree) Alexander, and Anna (Kirk) Russell; 12 grandchildren, Clinton, Makayla (Brent), Jesseka, Meghan, Alex (Nikki), Gary (Lexie), Rowdy, Ireland, Katie, Allie, Grant and Amy; four great grandchildren, Brylee, Becker, Kayden and Tatum along with many nieces and nephews. Preceding Jim in death were his parents, 1st wife, LuAnn and two sisters, Arlene and Shirley