James Loren Bleckler, 59, of Bonne Terre, passed away at Mercy, Festus Hospital on January 4th, 2025.

He was born November 20, 1965 in Bonne Terre, Missouri.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted Bleckler Sr. and Minnie (Parker) Bleckler.

He survived by his wife of thirteen years, Melissa (Pettus) Bleckler;

daughter, Chloe Bleckler;

step-children, Brady Asher and Brianna Asher;

grandson, William Burfield;

brother, Ted Bleckler Jr. and wife Patty;

sister, Teresa (Elain) Bleckler;

mother and father-in-law, Danny and Judy Pettus;

He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was a stalwart member of the Fairview Baptist Church on D Highway in Bonne Terre.

Loren was also a reputable apartment manager of the Park Hill's Senior Citizen Aid Association.

Loren in his unexpected passing leaves many of his close relatives, family, and companions deeply grieving.

Visitation for Loren will be Saturday January 11, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. to time of funeral service at 1:00 P.M. at the Horton-Wampler Funeral Home, 1 Federal Park Ave., Park Hills, Mo. 63601 with Rev. Mark McMullin.

Burial at St. Francois Memorial Park Cemetery in Bonne Terre, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the Park Hills Senior Center, 224 W. Main St., Park Hills, Mo. 63601