James-ECKENROD-Obituary

James L. ECKENROD

Swartz Creek, Michigan

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DIED
November 3, 2015
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Swartz Creek, Michigan

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ECKENROD, James L. Swartz Creek Age 48, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at his residence after a life-long Courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Visitation10am-2pm and 4-8pm Friday and 10am Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held 12pm Saturday, November 7, 2015 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Jim was born in Flint on December 15, 1966. Jim graduated from Swartz Creek High School. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Jim worked at General Motors Parts Plant in Pontiac. Surviving are mother, Janet (Cairnduff) Eckenrod; father, Lewis Eckenrod; sister, Patricia and husband Michael Kilburn; nieces, Brandy and husband Rob Byrd and Mckayla Kilburn. He was preceded in death by his sister and best friend, Lynn Eckenrod. Jim leaves behind many friends and hunting companions and will be greatly missed. Special thank you to his GM co-workers for all their help and consideration.

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Prayers to the family worked with Jim at Meijers enjoyed his friendship Rest in Peace

Wishing you peace to bring comfort and the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Iam deeply sorry for your loss Iam going to miss seeing his face at work ,He was a very nice co-worker I alway got him to smile and laughter when I tease him.

Barbara Turner ( Southfield Mich)

I am so sorry for your loss. I was a classmate as well of his.

Jan and Patti, you both know what great friends that Jim and I were. It seems that I am constantly thinking of the fun and crazy things that we did as kids and young adults. Those memories will never fade. Thank you both for being such a great mother and sister to him. I pray for your comfort.

I was delighted to know Jim, he has joked with me about listening to wham and Boy George and younger girly bands. My friend you will be missed.i will listen to those bands now as it will always remind me of the jokes and laughter. Till we meet again.

We are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

im so sorry for ur loss my condolences to the eckenrod family he was an awesome guy even in school prayers to the family so heartfelt

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm so glad I did get to know Jim he was a kind hard working youn man. Always gave me a warm welcome no matter where I saw him at the start of his work day.