Photo courtesy of Adams Funeral Chapel - Charleston
Feb 17, 1939 - Sep 20, 2017
I always looked forward to a BKE fishfry with JO cooking! I don't remember ever seeing without a smile on his face.
Bill Harrison
September 15, 2020 | Charleston, IL | Friend
Two years have passed, but I certainly haven't forgotten Jim. He is still missed, and always will be.
David Summers
September 15, 2020 | Seattle, WA | Friend
I will surly Miss JO He was my Dad(Dave Bradleys best and loyal friend,so he was like an uncle to me. May he Rest In peace with our Lord and Savior. Condolences from my wife and I.
Brad Bradley
October 04, 2017 | Phoenix, AZ | Family Friend
We are really sorry for your loss, we had so many fun times with Jim and Myra growing up. We will always cherish the friendship we have had. We are sorry we didn't make it to the service, we were both sick. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Bev Buell
October 01, 2017 | Charleston, IL
Kimmy and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my father when I was only 4 but I remember him well. The video of memories was beautiful. You are in my prayers Kimmy.
Sheila Reed Littleton
September 24, 2017 | Mattoon, IL
so sorry for the loss of J. o. he was Bill's boss at trailmobile years ago. He always talked to Bill and I when we saw him. Always teased Bill. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Bill, Kathy Thomas
September 23, 2017 | Charleston, IL
Dear Myra, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jim was such a nice neighbor who was always willing to lend a helping hand. He also let my ol' yellow cat, Opus, wander into the garage and hang out with him... I enjoyed many chats in your driveway on Ashby Dr. ~ My sincere regrets for being unable to attend Jim's memorial service. Blessings to you all during this difficult time.
Mindy Meehling
September 23, 2017 | Charleston, IL
So sorry for the families loss I've known j.o. Most of my life and every time we saw each other he always wanted to catch up on what was going on with our lives . He would then finish with a joke or two . He will be sadly missed by family. Friends and the people of Charleston.
Kevin Mckee
September 23, 2017 | Mattoon, IL
Dear Myra, my condolences on J O's passing.
Jim was a true gentleman and will be missed by many who cherished his friendship.
John Kurtovich
September 23, 2017 | Chicago, IL
CHARLESTON, IL – James Oliver Lang, age 78 of Charleston, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Adams Funeral Chapel beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude at noon with Masonic Services to be conducted by members and guests of the Charleston and Hutton Masonic Lodges. There will be no funeral services. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Jim was born February 17, 1939 in Charleston, Illinois, one of eight children born to Jesse E. and Lou Irene (Peterson) Lang. He married Myra L. Titus on May 27, 1960 at his parent’s home in Charleston. In addition to Myra, he is survived by a daughter, Kimmy Schaefer and husband Curt of Charleston, two sons, Ronnie Lang and wife Suzie of Keystone Heights, Florida, and Jimmy Lang of Peoria, Arizona; six grandchildren, McLain Schaefer and wife Kyndy, Wade Schaefer, Hanna Schaefer, Jessica Lang, Justin Lang, and Sarah Lang; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Danny Lang and wife Carolyn and Mike Lang and wife Genia, all of Charleston; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Carol Lang; three brothers, Edman, Gary and Tony Lang, and two sisters, Betty Lou Davis and Vickie Sue Woolever.
Jim was employed with the City of Charleston for 15 years prior to accepting a maintenance position with U.S.I. in Tuscola, Illinois. Following a 12 year stint with U.S.I. he worked at Trailmobile before beginning employment with Eastern Illinois University. Jim attended Salisbury Church in Charleston and was a member of several fraternal organizations including the Charleston Masonic Lodge #35 A.F. & A.M., Hutton Masonic Lodge #698 A.F. & A.M., Valley of Danville Scottish Rite, Ansar Shrine, and devoted many volunteer hours as a Life Member of the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592 Auxiliary.
Jim loved working in his yard, always keeping it neat and well manicured. His garage, also known as his “office”, was kept in much the same fashion with everything in its proper place and the vehicles always clean. Jim was never at a loss for words and he was blessed with a wealth of friends, many who knew him affectionately as “J.O.”. Jim loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they loved him in return.
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