James J. Feeney IV

1952 - 2016

JAMES J. FEENEY IV Jim passed away unexpectedly at his home in Scottsdale, AZ on September 20, 2015. He was born in Willows, CA on April 11, 1952 to Marilyn Feeney and James J. Feeney III. After living in Kailua, Oahu for a few years the family moved back to Chico. He graduated from Pleasant Valley High School and Butte College and after four years in the Air Force, he returned to Chico and attended Chico State while working at Collier Hardware. A few years after graduation from Chico State, he moved to Arizona where he worked at Barrow's Furniture until it closed. He then worked for O'Reilly Auto Parts Company for over 20 years until his death. He is preceded in death by his twin brother, John; sister, Liz Belmonte; and his father, James. Jim is survived by his mother, Marilyn Feeney; sister, Annie Feeney; nieces, Jacquelyn and Jessica Belmonte and Jordan Patterson; grandnephews, Jackson and Spencer; and grandniece, Addison. A celebration of life and reception will be held March 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, Chico State Alumni, or a charity of your choice. To send online condolences to the family, go to NewtonBracewell.com.