James David (J.D.) Kreider

James David (J.D.) Kreider, age 32 of Clever, died May 30, 2020. He was born May 3, 1988 in Springfield. J.D. was a 2006 graduate of Clever High School. He enjoyed basketball and golf. J.D. spent a great deal of time outdoors hiking and rock and arrowhead collecting. He loved joking around with everyone - especially his mom. J.D. was always happy. His goal was to make everyone laugh. Survivors include: his sister; Kristie Kreider; his niece, Marcella, age 13; his nephew, Logan, age 11; his mother; Lori Scheel; his father; Robert Kreider; grandfather; Gary Scheel; uncles and aunts, David and Jane Kreider, George and Barbie Kreider-Luce and Jim and Debbie Kreider; cousins, Chris Scheel, Shanie Scheel, Kevin Scheel and Debbie Scheel; great aunt, Donna Scheel; other family members; and many, many friends. J.D. was preceded in death by his grandfather, James David Kreider; and his grandmothers, Gunda Kreider and Karen Scheel. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. immediately before the service. A private burial will be held at Rosedale Cemetery, Nixa at a later date. Flowers may be delivered to Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, 109 N. Truman Blvd. The Kreider family invites J.D.'s friends and other family members to speak at his service on Saturday. If you would like Father McDevitt to read a favorite memory about J.D., please write it down and bring it with you to the service Saturday at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.