Jim Paris

Jim Paris, age 74, of Elkville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, IL.

Jim was born on May 12, 1944 in Elizabethtown, IL, the son of James Leonard and Mamie (Fricker) Paris. He had worked for the Operating Engineers Local 318, Marion, IL, owned and operated Paris Tree Service and was an animal trainer. James enjoyed reading the bible and was a pilot and loved flying.

Survivors include his daughter, Lori Ann (Paul) Wojtysiak; two sons, James (Emily) Park and Jimmy Paris; a sister, Vicki Lynn Wargel; four grandchildren, Sydney Ann Wojtysiak, Kyah Park, Izabella Gahagan and Aden Slade; and a nephew, Jerry Wargel.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private family service was held at Old DuQuoin Cemetery, DuQuoin, IL.

Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.