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1932
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2016
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James Todd Obituary
He was born August 27, 1932, in Jacksonville to James Raymond Todd Sr. and Pearl Stevens Todd. His parents preceded him in death. He married Barbara L. White in 1953.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; three sons, J. Robert "Bob" (Elizabeth) Todd of Springfield, Steven (Liane) Todd of Petersburg and David (Jenny) Todd of Oxford, Michigan; three grandchildren, Jennifer Smith and James and Kendall Todd; and one great-granddaughter, Evelyn Smith.
He was a member of St. Aloysius Church and a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Todd was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #4175 and retired from Franklin Life Insurance Co. as vice president of investments after 40 years of service. He was an exemplary family man.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Staab Funeral Home-Springfield with the Rev. Clinton Honkomp, O.P., officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016. at Staab Funeral Home-Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities.
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Jimmy Thomas
November 21, 2016
Rest In Peace Jim - Lifelong friend, neighbor, and veteran buddy to my Dad - proud to have known this wonderful man and his family my whole life. Dear Todd family, Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss, may Jim be greeted by flights of angels as he arrives at St. Peter's gate.
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22
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Staab Funeral Home - Springfield1109 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
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23
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Staab Funeral Home - Springfield1109 South 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703
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