Jackie (Jack) L. De Priest, 84 of Springfield, MO departed this life on April 16, 2020 at 11:53 a.m. He was born March 28, 1936 in West Plains, MO. to Lewis Emil and Mildred (Lawson) De Priest.

Jackie was united in marriage to Linda Kelly on September 26, 1987 in Springfield, Missouri. He was baptized in James River on February 1972 and received the Holy Ghost at age 51 in Bismark, Arkansas.

He was an over the road truck driver for 57 years, driving cars, trucks and buses. Jackie retired 4 times and served in the Navy for six years. He received his high school diploma from Central High in 2004 at the age of 68.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Elaine De Priest.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; sister, Norma Carroll of Springfield, MO and brother, Fred De Priest and wife Marville of Aurora, MO; three children, Michelle De Priest, Michael De Priest and Brian De Priest; grandson, Derek De Attley; nine nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

Jackie loved the Lord more than anything. He will never be forgotten.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 12:30-1:30pm at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel (5234 W. State Hwy EE Springfield, MO) with a private graveside service at Eastlawn Cemetery.

Due to COVID-19 the funeral home will only allow groups of 10 to enter the building at one time. Please meet the funeral home greeter at the door. After viewing you must stay in your vehicles. No large gatherings are permitted in the parking lot.

Online condolences may be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com