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Jimmy Paul Besse

1945 - 2021

Jimmy Paul Besse obituary, 1945-2021, Moundridge, KS

BORN

1945

DIED

2021

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Moundridge Funeral Home

115 E Cole

Moundridge, Kansas

Jimmy Besse Obituary

Jimmy Paul Besse passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the age of 76. Jimmy was born on February 11, 1945 in Boone County, Arkansas, son of Paul and Lorraine (Badley) Besse. He was raised by his mother and her husband, Leroy "Tom"
Goering.

Jimmy is survived by his loving wife Nikki of 55 years. Jimmy is lovingly remembered by his wife Nikki of Wichita; sons Trenton (Karen) Besse of Lenexa, Corey Besse of Wichita, daughter, Kalise (Chris) Smith of Wichita, and nine grandchildren, Caitlin and
Hayden Besse; Cayden, Jolan, Jaydi, Jensen and Jostyn Besse; Hailey and Ethan Smith. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father Paul Besse; mother Lorraine and her husband, Tom Goering; brother Tommy Besse; and sister, Sue Dent.

He served in the United States Army. Jimmy and his wife Nikki, owned a Real Estate business and Besse Trucking. Jimmy enjoyed drag racing, fishing and spending time with his family. He was a proud Papa.

Private services will be held at Moundridge Funeral Home, with burial at Mound Township Cemetery, Moundridge.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kansan on Feb. 20, 2021.

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Robert Sandoval

February 27, 2021

So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing we send prayers to all his family.

Aimee Metzler

February 24, 2021

Nikki...Thinking of you and your family at this time. Safely home. Aimee (Dent) Metzler

Sara Graham

February 23, 2021

My childhood is full of wonderful memories that include you. You are loved and will be missed dearly.

Becky Jantz

February 23, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Brandi Coldwell

February 21, 2021

Jimmy was such a character, full of life and joy. I know his family will miss him dearly. Praying for you all.

Harry Simpson

February 20, 2021

Rest Jimmy, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army.

Kalise Smith

February 20, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful father. We will love you and miss you always.

Delbert and Doris Doll

February 20, 2021

Nikki, we are so sorry to hear this. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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115 E Cole P.O. Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107

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