James Dean St. John, 93, of Pea Ridge, Arkansas died November 19, 2024, at NW Medical Center in Bentonville, Arkansas.

He was born September 19, 1931, in Algona, Iowa, to George Morris St. John and Elizabeth Ruth Carroll St. John. James was a Korean War Navy Veteran from 1951-1955 and later married Rhonda Hammond August 5, 1957. He enjoyed restoring old cars, woodworking, feeding the birds, and puttering around his home. James was a member of the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church and is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Perry St. John; sister, Donna St. John-Meyer and her husband Don.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda St. John; daughter Delyce Palik and husband Jerry of Pea Ridge; grandchildren, Jason Palik (Sarah), Jennifer Palik (Mallory); great-grandchildren, Judd, Lilly and Iris; extended family, Eleanor St, John, Darrell Hammond, Monte Hammond (Diana); Rick Adams (Margo), their children and grandchildren, Joshua Adams (Jennifer), Madison, James, Olivia; Jesse Adams (Dawn); Joel Kroft (Louise), their children, Michaela, Marissa, Melaina (Dustin), many nieces and nephews, and a host of others that fondly called him "Pa".

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the family home on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., 5781 Hayden Road, Pea Ridge, Arkansas.

Online condolences may be made at siscofuneralhome.net