Loyd "Junior" Shikles

Loyd “Junior” Shikles, 72, of Jefferson City passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born to the late David and Anna (Jones) Shikles on August 11, 1951 at his parent’s home in Russellville.  Junior grew up in Russellville and was a graduate of Russellville High School.  On July 12, 1973, he married Kathy Hutinger at Trinity Lutheran Church, Russellville.  Junior was a devoted Dad to his two daughters, Jennifer and Amy and later to his “adopted” daughter, Lisa of Corpus Christi, TX.

If Junior wasn’t home taking care of his girls, you might find him searching for a new favorite restaurant or driving around the countryside enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.  For over 42 years, he delivered propane for Ready Gas and then for Gasco.  Not only did Junior love the freedom of the road but the close friendships he made with his customers.   He later drove for OATS Transit and then for his family business at We Care Medical Transportation.  Junior and Kathy are members of First Church of God, Jefferson City.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy, two daughters, Jennifer (Terry) Shikles-Jackson and Amy (Eraster Smith) Shikles-Grim, his little dog, CJ, all of Jefferson City, sister, Darlene (Darrel) Hunt of Willard and sister-in-law, Cindy Shikles of Joplin and many nieces and nephews whom he loved as his own.  Junior was preceded in death by two brothers, Bob and his wife, Liahla Shikles, Curt Shikles and his beloved nephew, Anthony Gilpin.

Visitation will be Friday, March 1, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Trimble Funeral Homes-Russellville.  Visitation will resume on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Pastor Joe Gregory will officiate. Burial will be in Enloe Cemetery. 

Memorials may be directed to the family or to the American Diabetes Association.

Trimble Funeral Homes-Russellville is assisting the family with arrangements.  trimblefunerals.com