It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Ernest Michels of Carmi, Illinois, born in Grayville, Illinois, who passed away on July 18, 2023, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Ernest Michels to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Raymond Todd Michels and Cora Louise Wolf Michels (Simpson); and his stepbrother Doyle Cullison. He is survived by : his wife Norma Jean Michels (Kuykendall) of Carmi, Illinois; his children, James Ernest, II Michels (Linda) of West Salem, Illinois, Misty Dawn Eckleberry of Fairfield and Celina Cartwright (Mike) of Crossville, Illinois; his brothers, Charles Raymond Michels (Letha) of Cowling and Larry Michels (Gloria) of Golden Gate, Illinois; his stepbrother Gary Cullison (Cindy) of Newburgh, Indiana; his grandchildren, Sidney Alicia Eckleberry, Jace Alexander Eckleberry, Hunter James Michels, Ivory Kay Rhodes, Wyatt Lee Michels, Samantha Jo Rhodes, Wyatt Cartwright, Faith Johnson and Wyatt Johnson; his great grandchild Isla Dawn Hayes; his close friend Tabitha Turner; and his pet Cracker.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
COOK FUNERAL CHAPEL