James Allen Lemmink, 42 of Benton, MO died June 9, 2012 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. He was born November 24, 1969 in Rockford, IL to James Robert and Virginia May Carr Lemmink. He married Doris Hughes on April 17, 1999 in Scott City, MO. James was a mechanic for Midwest Chassis and owner of Auto Works. He was a member of NBC Fire & Rescue for 17 years. He is survived by two sons, Galen Lemmink and Dakota Harper both of Benton; a sister, Nancy (Pap) Taylor of Benton; a nephew, John Robey of Rockford, IL; a niece, Jamie Casey of Benton, MO and several great nieces and nephews.. He was preceded in death by his parents and a baby brother, James Robert Lemmink, Jr. Visitation will be from 10:30 Am until time of service Wednesday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Benton. Funeral Service will be at Noon at the chapel with Rev. Randy Morse officiating. Burial will be in New Morley Cemetery in Morley, MO.