Jim Bristow

Jim Bristow, 62, of Louisiana, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 17, 2014 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Gonzales, La. Mr. Bristow was born Dec. 3, 1951 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School class of 1969. He was a proven leader with 33+ years in the publishing industry. Jim was much loved and respected as a mentor, savvy businessman, and a collaborative colleague. He was currently working as sales manager for SunShine Media. Jim had a passion for sports, especially golf, fishing and Mizzou football. He was a huge St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, and was very proud to have attended at least one game in every Major League Baseball stadium. Jim often invited friends to attend various sporting events from the Augusta Masters Golf Tournament, to Durham Bulls Baseball, to college football in Missouri. Survivors include his sister, Beth (Bristow) Ward of Poplar Bluff; brother, Rick Bristow of Austin, Tex.; step-sister, Dee Olsen of Dallas, Tex.; and niece, Heather Dobbs also of Poplar Bluff. He was preceded in death by his parents, William D. and Mildred J. (Baltz) Bristow and grandparents, Curtis and Winifred Bristow. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9th with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist in Poplar Bluff A graveside service will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery with Cotrell Funeral Service in charge. All family and friends are then invited to Westwood Hills Country Club for a celebration of Jim's life. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotrellfuneralservice.com.