James Nesbit Obituary
He was born on Sunday, January 6, 1935, in Mulberry Grove, IL, the son of Chester and Betty (nee Tracey) Nesbit.
On Thursday, July 3, 1958, he married Jocelyn M. (nee Miller) Nesbit at Sorento, IL, who passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2018.
He was a member of First Christian Church (Deacon and Elder), Greenville, IL; Masonic Temple Lodge #245 A.F. & A.M., 50+ year member, Greenville, IL; American Legion Post #1180, Greenville, IL; Greenville Fire Protection District Fireman (Retired); and Gold Wing Riders Association.
Mr. Nesbit was born in Mulberry Grove, IL. He grew up there attending Mulberry Grove schools. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1953 - 1957, during the Korean War. After his military service, he attended Rankin Trade School in St. Louis, MO. He spent many years working for Pet Milk Company in Greenville, IL. Jim also had a side business, operating Nesbit Heating and Cooling in Greenville, IL. In his retirement he enjoyed doing maintenance at his church. He loved going mushroom hunting and fishing. Children and grandchildren were a priority with him.
Survivors include:
Daughter - Elisa "Kim" (Craig) Wilson, Saint Jacob, IL
Daughter - Robin Lyn (Don) Reiss, Highland, IL
Son - Robert D. (Leisa) Nesbit, Saint Jacob, IL
Grandchild - Kelly (Curt) Weary
Grandchild - Christina (Chris) Collins
Grandchild - Jonnie Lyn (Kyle) Kapp
Grandchild - Trent (Bree) Barringer
Grandchild - Parker Dale Nesbit
Grandchild - Brandon (Angel) Seger
Grandchild - Amanda (Kyle) Horstmann
Grandchild - Kristen (Tim) Roethemeier
Grandchild - James Zelasko
Grandchild - Shawn Barringer
Great Grandchildren - 13
Brother - John (Charlotte) Nesbit, Greenville, IL.
He was preceded in death by:
Father - Chester Dale Nesbit
Mother - Betty (nee Tracey) Nesbit
Wife - Jocelyn M. (nee Miller) Nesbit - Died 4/25/2018
Grandchild - Tiffany Barringer
Grandchild - Jordan Barringer
Sister - Mary Ann Phillips
Sister - Nancy Gannon.
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at First Christian Church in Greenville, IL.
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at First Christian Church, Greenville, IL, with Pastor Dee Armes, Associated Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Greenville, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
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