John D. James Obituary
We bid farewell to John D. James of Marion, Illinois, born in Carterville, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 6, 2025 at the age of 85. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John D. James to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Brenda Harris; his son Matthew S. James; and his brothers, Ronnie and Lee. He is survived by: his children, Douglas J. James, Laura K. James and Lester E. James; his brother Ernest James; his children-in-law, Shelly of Jacksonville, Michael O'Shea of Jacksonville and Sheila James of Carterville; his grandchildren, Johnathon James, Dalton James, Aislynn O'Shea, Michael O'Shea, Donavan James, Sean O'Shea, Olivia James, Victoria James and Zachary O'Shea; his children, Kinley James, Gunnar James, Lincoln James, Bayne James, Elissa James, Brayden O'Shea, Nylah James, Elliana O'Shea and Maisie O'Shea; and also Jane James.
In lieu of customary remembrance the family requests with gratitude that memorial donations be directed to the Samaritan's Purse and sent to 801 Bamboo Road Boone, North Carolina 28607.
