James Don McMichael, 53, passed away Wednesday July 3, 2019 at his home.  

Graveside services will be held 2:30 Wednesday, July, 10, 2019 at the Oberman Cemetery, Atalissa. A celebration of life will be held Wednday from 4-8pm at the Atalissa Fire Station where all are welcome to join and share memories, fellowship and a meal. The Hender-Barker Funeral Home in West Liberty is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. Memorials May be made to James McMichael Memorial Fund. 

James was born March 20, 1966 in Iowa City the son of Jerry and Linda (Devore) McMichael. He was a 1984 graduate of West Liberty High School. On February 26, 1996 he was united in marriage to Joan VanDusen in Muscatine. Jamey farmed all of his life, he was a hack of all trades and enjoyed cars, hunting l, fishing, and guns. 

Survivors include his wife Joan, two sons: Chasen and Trey, parents Jerry and Linda, two brothers: Jarrod (Stacy) and Hason all of Atalissa. He is also survived by his faithful companions Ellie, Sadie, Jackson, and Cooper. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and infant sister Tracey.