James "Jim" Robert Keck of Clinton, Missouri passed away on April 19, 2014 at the Golden Valley Nursing Center-Westwood with his wife, Martha, by his side. Jim was born December 9, 1937 in Henry County to James Herman and Margaret Ellen (Mitchell) Keck. Jim and his late brother Scott farmed in the Clinton area, and owned and operated Keck Brothers Dairy Farm until 1998. He served several terms on the district Board of Directors of Mid-America Dairymen, Inc. Jim served as Fields Creek Township Assessor until being elected Henry County Assessor in 1982. He was subsequently re-elected and continuously served for nearly 32 years in that position until his death. He was an active member of the Missouri Assessors Association, and was a long-time member and active supporter of the Democratic Party. Jim also served as a member of the Lions Club. He was a life-time member and supporter of the Future Farmers of America, sponsoring dairy judging contests and tours of his farm for many children and students through the years. Jim was an avid supporter of community events, and will be greatly missed throughout Henry County. He also enjoyed antiques, history, cooking and helping people. Jim is survived by Martha, his wife of nearly 42 years. He also is survived by son Kent Spackler of Clinton, MO; son Keith (wife Deb) Spackler of Waterloo, NE, granddaughters Steffany Spackler (fiancée Marc Chedel) of Omaha, NE, and Kelsey Spackler of Phoenix, AZ, and grandson John Spackler of Columbia, MO; and daughter Kathy (husband Jim) Houk, granddaughters Heather Houk and Lauren Weber (husband Michael), and great-grandson Ryan Weber, all of Spring Hill, TN. Jim also is survived by his brother Richard (wife Patty), as well as many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his elder sister Anna Margaret Keck Massie, and his younger brother Scott K. Keck. Visitation will be held at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, 314 West Jefferson, Clinton, MO 64735 on Thursday, April 24 from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Clinton Christian Church, 1201 E. Ohio St., Clinton, MO 64735 on Friday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m., with interment to follow at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. The family asks remembrance donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the National/Missouri FFA Foundation and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home