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James Harbin Obituary
He was born March 23, 1959, in Beardstown, the son of Kenneth L. and Alice Zillion Harbin.
Jim is survived by one sister, Janet Harbin of Arenzville; one aunt, Joan Walters of Jacksonville; and two uncles, Gib Harbin of Arenzville, and Wendell Harbin of Beardstown.
Jim was employed by Huey Lumber of Arenzville for several years. He was a member of St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Arenzville. Jim was a history buff and a member of the Mascouten Bay Long Rifle Shooting Club.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Arenzville, with burial at Arenzville North Cemetery. The family will meet friends following a 4:30 p.m. Wednesday prayer service, until 7 p.m. at the Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be left to the family online at airsman-hires.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Harbin
Sean Ketcham
June 30, 2015
Janet,
So sorry to hear about Jim. I just heard from Harvey. He will be missed greatly.
Brenda Morgan Decker
June 29, 2015
Dear Janet,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Jimmy Roy, Roe and I were talking about the good times when we were kids. We are both thinking about you. May Jimmy rest in peace. Love and prayers.
June 26, 2015
Janet, please know all the love and prayers are being sent your way during this time. WE love you and think of you always!!!
Guy and Lori Brown Robson
June 26, 2015
Janet, sorry for the loss of your brother Jim,we are out of state. Tom& Helen Murray from jacksonville, Il.
Tom, Alice, Tommy & JuWanna Proffer
June 25, 2015
Janet, you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. Jimmy was a great man & you all were great neighbors for so many years! May he rest in peace.
Sara Burrus
June 24, 2015
Janet, I was so sorry to learn of Jim's death. Whenever I think of him it brings to mind how much we enjoyed sitting in the pew behind you and Jim aat St. Fidelis, and watching his funny antics. My sympathy to you for your loss.
Mark & Judy Smith
June 24, 2015
Our deepest sympathy Janet.
June 24, 2015
Janet, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Janet Schaefer
Ralph and Kathy Winch
June 24, 2015
Janet:
We are so sorry for your loss of your precious brother Jim. Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this time. Jim was a very special friend and his memory will be cherished. He was always so ready to make you laugh and share his joy with others. He was a good man. We will miss him.
Kathy Stoller (Doyle)
June 23, 2015
Janet, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you, Joan, and family.
American Heart Association
June 23, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
June 23, 2015
Sorry for your loss Janet,Prayers to you honey, If you need any thing just let us know.
Molly Daniel
June 23, 2015
I am so sorry to learn of your great loss, Janet. Please know that you are in my prayers. Our family has many fond memories of Jim from our years together at St. Fidelis. We know he was a good man, cared for others, and loved you and his community. He is surely at peace with the Lord.
Cathy Bulman
June 23, 2015
Dear Janet:
Just know we are hugging you long distance right now. Jim will be missed by many. Take good care of yourself and stay in touch when you can.
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