Est. 2026 • Jenkins, MO
The Ozarks'
New Pitstop.
Fuel. Food. Family. A destination built for the Ozarks.
Fuel. Food. Family. A destination built for the Ozarks.
Ken "Flyin' Farmer" Essary
Flyin' Farmer Pitstop is a family-owned convenience store and kitchen located at the intersection of Highway 39 and Highway 248 in Jenkins, Missouri.
The name "Flyin' Farmer" comes from Ken Essary, whose passion for racing and reputation for hard work made him well known throughout the area. Alongside his wife, Linna, they built a life centered around family, dedication, and serving their community. Those values continue to inspire everything we're building today.
Flyin' Farmer Pitstop is owned and operated by Glen Johnson, Karen Essary-Johnson, and Mason Fulp. What started as a vision has grown into a project focused on creating something meaningful for the people who live, work, and travel through our corner of southwest Missouri.
Our goal is to provide more than just fuel. We want to be a place where people can stop for a hot breakfast before work, enjoy quality smoked meats for lunch or dinner, pick up groceries and everyday essentials, grab a cold drink, and find the friendly service that small communities are built on.
Every decision we make is guided by the values that shaped the Flyin' Farmer name: hard work, honesty, dedication, and treating people right.
Whether you're filling up your tank, grabbing a meal, or stopping in on your way to the lake, we're committed to creating a place that feels welcoming and worth coming back to.
Built through hard work and dedication.
Ken "Flyin' Farmer" Essary earned his name on dirt tracks across Missouri, becoming a local racing legend.
The Essary family built Diamond J Catering, earning a reputation for incredible smoked meats and home-cooked meals.
A destination built for the Ozarks — fuel, food, and family under one roof. Opening Fall 2026.
Every detail, curated. Every product, chosen with care. This isn't your average roadside store.
Hot breakfast every morning. Biscuits, eggs, sausage — the real deal.
Low and slow. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork — smoked on-site daily.
Gasoline, clear diesel, and off-road diesel. Fast pumps, fair prices.
Clear and off-road diesel for trucks, tractors, and heavy equipment.
Milk, bread, eggs, and everyday basics without the big-box run.
Live bait, lures, and tackle for the lake-bound angler. Stop before you launch.
Fresh-brewed coffee all day. Bold roasts to fuel your morning.
Family recipes from Diamond J Catering. Smoked meats, sandwiches, and daily specials.
Fast pumps. Competitive prices. Whether you're topping off the truck or filling the tractor, we've got you covered.
Regular, mid-grade, and premium unleaded. Quality fuel for every vehicle on the road.
Highway-legal ultra-low sulfur diesel for trucks, SUVs, and diesel-powered vehicles.
Dyed diesel for farm equipment, tractors, generators, and off-highway machinery.
Born from the recipes of Diamond J Catering, our kitchen brings honest, slow-smoked food to the heart of the Ozarks. This isn't fast food — it's food worth waiting for.
Milk, bread, eggs, butter — the essentials you need without driving to town.
Walk-in cooler selection. Sodas, water, tea, energy drinks, and local favorites.
From road-trip classics to premium jerky and local goods. Grab and go.
Fresh-brewed, all day. Bold roasts and smooth blends to start your morning right.
Charcoal, ice, firewood, phone chargers — the things you always forget.
From the ground up — follow every milestone as Flyin' Farmer Pitstop comes to life.
Dirt turned, dreams set in motion. The site at Highway 39 & 248 officially broke ground.
Concrete poured. The foundation for a Missouri Ozarks landmark is set.
Wood framing up, structure taking shape. The Pitstop is starting to look like home.
White siding up, black metal roof on. The exterior shell is complete and weatherproofed.
Kitchen, shelving, coolers, pumps — the interior is coming together. The finish line is in sight.
Doors open. Pumps on. Kitchen fired up. Flyin' Farmer Pitstop welcomes the Ozarks.
Intersection of Highway 39 & Highway 248. Right at the crossroads of the Ozarks.
Minutes from Flat Creek & Table Rock Lake. The perfect stop before you launch.
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