Mr. James Michael "Mike" Stotts, 62, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri after a brief illness. Mike entered this life on January 21, 1948 in Joplin, Missouri born to the union of Helen (Aleshire) Stotts and the late Jack Stotts. Mike was a lifelong resident of Sarcoxie, Missouri and a graduate of Sarcoxie High School. He received his Bachelors of Science Degree in business and finance at Missouri Southern in Joplin, Missouri as well as his Associates Degree in chemistry. He retired from Atlas Powder Company as quality control manager after thirty-one years of employment. After retiring he furthered his education and received an additional degree in radiology and was employed by St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin. Mike also owned B&M Trophy in Sarcoxie, Missouri for several years. He was a Veteran of the United States Air force, a 32nd Degree Mason and was Past Master of the Sarcoxie Lodge and was of the Presbyterian faith. Mike is survived by his wife, Kathryn Stotts of the home; a son, Jason Stotts of Olathe, Kansas; three stepdaughters, Jessica Jody Ramsdell of Paola, Kansas, Julie Flood of Edgerton, Kansas and Jennifer Murphy of Duenweg, Missouri; eight grandchildren; his mother, Helen Stotts of Sarcoxie, Missouri; a brother, Pat Stotts of Carthage, Missouri; a sister, Jackie Joyo of New Port Beach, California; his first wife, Belinda Pack of Sarcoxie, Missouri; as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Stotts are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in the chapel of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Sarcoxie Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the time of service in the funeral home chapel. A Masonic service will be held during the visitation. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.