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Kyle James Obituary
Kyle was born on August 19th 1990 to Jackie James and Larry O'Dell in Springfield, IL. He was a rambunctious child who loved playing video games with his older brothers. Kyle was an amazing father that did anything he could for his children. He worked different jobs around the Virden area in the food service ice industry over the years and was loved by those who worked with him. On any day, weather allowing, you could find Kyle out trying to catch the biggest fish, that only got bigger with the retelling of the story.
Kyle is survived by his daughter, Molly James of Lincoln IL, mother, Jackie James of Virden IL, father, Larry O'Dell of Chatham IL, brothers, Nicolas (Nancy) James of Virden IL, Christopher James Virden IL, 2 nieces and 6 nephews as well as loving Aunts and Uncles.
In death Kyle was welcomed by his boys, Hunter and Jake, and his grandparents.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the United Methodist Church in Virden, IL on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 from 2-4pm. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Memorials and donations can be made at multiple spots around the Virden or Girard area.
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363
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