Jim L. Blue, age 78, of Randles, MO passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013 at his daughters home in Gordonville, MO. He was born on Nov. 27, 1934 in Randles, Mo to the late Floyd Dee and Bulah Beatrice Spain Blue. He married joyce G. Smith on June 13, 1959 and she preceded him in death on May 22, 1990. Jim served in the United States Army from 1957-1959. He worked for the local Carpenters Union in Cape Girardeau for 38years. Survivors include one son Barry Clayton (Mandee) Blue of Benton, MO; two daughters, Dana Jane (Jeff) Houseman of Gordonville, MO, Julie Dee (Michael) Blue-Petry; one sister, Opal Vessels of Randles, MO; six grandchildren, Elaina Dee Eshelman, Jessica Suzanne Houseman, Neelye Taylor Blue, Justin Philip Eshelman, Cheyenne Denae Blue and Emmie Jo Blue; three step-grandchildren, Mikayla Bryce Jackson, Madison Grace Poat and Mallory Shea Poat; one great-grandchild, Emma Dee Eshelman. He was also preceded in death by one son, James L. Blue Jr.; one granddaughter, Nichole Richelle Blue; one grandson, C.J. Blue; three brothers and four sisters. Friends may call Monday, July 29, 2013 after 4PM at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, MO. The funeral service will be held at 11AM Tuesday July 30, 2013 at the chapel with Rev. Eric Hodge officiating. Burial will follow in Kenyon Cemetery near Delta, MO.