Thomas Leon James' Obituary
Thomas Leon James, age 66, of DuQuoin, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 8:55 a.m. in Salem Hospital, Salem Illinois. Thomas was born on September 18, 1943 in Corning, Arkansas, a son to Troy T. James and Sylvia V. (Case) James. Thomas retired from Chrysler Corporation as a fork lift driver in Belvidere, IL after 16 years of service. He was of Baptist faith, was a member of DuQuoin American Legion Post #647, DuQuoin Saddle Club and American Quarter Horse Association. Thomas enjoyed playing music but most of all he loved riding horses and spending time with his family and friends. Thomas is survived by his mother, Sylvia V. James of DuQuoin, IL; three sons, Troy (Christine) James of Tamaroa, IL, Kenneth (Andrea) James of DuQuoin, IL and Travis (Sheila) James of Machesney Park, IL; two brothers, Lonnie (Patty) James and Allen (Sheila) James, both of DuQuoin, IL; seven grandchildren, Jewell James, Tori James, Jennifer James, Erinn Dukey, Neal Orris Christina Campbell and Justin Campbell; and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father and infant sister, Yvonne James. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Monday, June 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Ted Clark officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, DuQuoin, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Sunday, June 13, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be given to DuQuoin Saddle Club.
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