Memorials may be made to Kidney Foundation. James G. "Jim" Eddens, Sr., of Wentzville, Missouri (formerly of St. Charles, MO), died on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the age of 74. Dearest husband of Marcella "Marcy" Eddens (nee: Yore); dear son of the late George Edward and Lydia Ida Eddens; devoted father of James (Shirley) Eddens, Jr., Bill Smith, Cindy (Bill) Bradford, Jim (Michelle) Smith, Scott Smith and Deanna Smith; beloved grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 1; dear brother of Margaret (Shelby) Davidson and Ken (Audrey) Eddens. He was our beloved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Jim was employed as a Supervisor with Monsanto/MEMC for 35 years before his retirement.