James Ralph “Jim” Giddings, 85, of Washburn, Mo. passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark.

He was born June 17, 1940, in Washburn, Mo. the son of Frank and Tillie (Henbest) Giddings, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were four brothers, Bill, Bud, John, and Bert and two sisters, Thelma and Mary.

Survivors include one son, Joseph Giddings of Little Rock, Ark.; two daughters, Kasey Tate of Cassville, Mo. and Kara Gonzalez and her husband Fernando of Rocky Comfort, Mo.; one sister, Jane Brown of Wichita, Kan.; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

He grew up and attended school in Washburn, Mo., graduating from Washburn High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He was employed as a machinist by Emerson Electric and Kennametal, Incorporated in Rogers, Ark. for several years from where he retired in 2002.

Services were held Monday, August 4, 2025 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Brother Tony Ball conducted the services. Burial with military honors was at Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn, Mo.

Contributions may be made to Circle of Life Hospice in memory of Jim