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James A. Spence

Belleville, Illinois

1941 - 2025 (Age 84)

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84
LOCATION
Belleville, Illinois
CHARITY
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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James A. Spence July 1, 1941 - December 24, 2025 Belleville, Illinois - James A. "Jim" Spence, born July 1, 1941 died peacefully on December 24th at Barnes Hospital, with his devoted wife, Barbie at his side. Mr. Spence was born in Springfield, IL to Mary Margaret (Eggleston) and Harold Walter...

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Jim and I could talk about cars, engines, motorcycles, boats, girls, you name it! He had a run in with two guys on a beach in California. You might know them, Steve McQueen and James Gardner. Its a great story about three guys sitting on the beach eating hot dogs and drinking Pepsi. Every time we met for breakfast or lunch, a new exciting story would emerge told in such detail as only Jim could tell. I was so fortunate to be his friend. I miss him greatly.