James Mounce's Obituary
James Mounce, age 75, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 9:59 a.m. in St. Bernard Hospital, Chicago, IL.
James was born on January 17, 1946 in Metropolis, IL, a son to John Marion and Helen Rebecca (Emery) Mounce. On November 13, 1968, he married Norma Knapp in Wheaton, IL. Later in life, James married Margaret LaCoco on December 24, 1982 in Colorado and she survives. He had attended Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL and enjoyed fishing and hunting. James had worked in advertising for Madden Graphics. He also served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mounce; five children, Debbie Mounce, Traci Jett, Robert (Lena) Mounce, Adam Mounce and Donald Drowns; two brothers, Jackie (Alisha) Mounce and Jeff Mounce; and one sister, Janice (Bob) Chapman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Mounce; one brother, John Mounce; and two sisters, Rosemary Mounce, and JoAnn Fisher.
Funeral service will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Margaret Mounce.
Covid-19 mandates and restrictions will be adhered to.
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