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James Kenyon Obituary
CHILLICOTHE - James B. Kenyon, age 73, of Chillicothe passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at his home, after months of failing health.
Jim was born on March 3, 1947, in Chillicothe, IL, to Harold and Luella (Biggar) Kenyon.
He leaves behind three children, Jodie (Doug) Goard of Varna, IL, Jamie (Matt) McClure of Macomb, IL, and Michael Kenyon of Tucson, AZ; seven grandchildren; and his siblings, Ron (Theresa) Kenyon of Sparland, IL, and Kay (George) Ryan of Chillicothe, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jim spent his early years on the farm. Later, he went to work for Ford and Johnson Hydraulic and then for Polaris, first as a dealer and then retiring as a manager in 2010. Jim spent his last years doing what he loved most, tinkering in his shop with his beloved dog, Ranger, by his side.
Cremation will be accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials in Jim's name may be made to the Lacon-Sparland Fire Protection District.
Arrangements are under the care of Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Online condolences may be made through www.hurdfamilyfunerals.com.
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Fred Gibbs
June 4, 2022
How quickly the years pass. Still miss our conversations. Jim always viewed the glass half full. Always optimistic. Something that I try to instill in myself. Rest in peace my friend.
Fred Gibbs
August 10, 2020
To the Kenyon family, I'm sorry for your loss, Jim never had a bad word to say about anyone. He was always a source of inspiration, always found the bright side of life. He is missed.
Rodger & Janet Marshall
June 12, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the whole Kenyon family.
Rodger & Janet Marshall
Dave Stewart
June 12, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family, it is a sad time for everyone who knew Jim. I too have many fond memories of Jim , at work or at play. He was very kind to me and my family and I throughly enjoyed being around him. From the Indy 500 trips staying in Marys yard to racing go-carts, to mushroom hunting and cooking our finds, to listening to the car stories of racing at detwiller park and for the advise on work and life in general. I will miss you Jim Kenyon( in the deepest voice u can imagine)
Lonny
June 11, 2020
I worked with Jim over fifty years ago at Koch Motor Sales. He was just out of the service and I was just out if high school. He was a great guy with such an easy going manner about him. I moved to Oregon and lost touch. Sorry for the loss of a kind soul.
Lonny King
Kevin Eberle
June 11, 2020
To the Kenyon family Im Very Sorry for your loss !! Jim was a very special person that you hope to meet in your life ! He had a gift and talent working with people! I know because I got to work with him 3 1/2 years at Johnson Hydraulics. He was a great mentor and gave good sound advice. I have great memories whether it was work or play with my dear friend I called JK !! You will be greatly missed my friend but never forgotten JK !!!
Steve
June 11, 2020
Jim was a true gentleman. He was respected at Polaris. My condolences to his family.
Brian White
June 11, 2020
Jim was one of the most personable people I have ever known. Every time I visited him he was in a cheerful mood, despite how he felt physically. He will be missed.
Becky
June 11, 2020
He was such an amazing person, anytime I ever needed a friend to talk to, he was there always, u will forever be missed
Sandi Clark
June 11, 2020
Jim was our Polaris Rep. when I worked at German-Bliss in Princeville. He was such a great guy, always smiling. He was always so helpful - great at his job. I was blessed to know him. My prayers are with all his family.
Nicki Scott
June 10, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
William an Carrollyn Hunt
June 10, 2020
To the James Kenyon family: you have our deepest sympathy in your loss. In the past I spent a lot of time at the snowmobile shop an taking trips up North with him an our gang. Jim was a true friend an I considered Jim to be one of only a few mechanical genius I ever knew. May God give you comfort during these trying times. Bill an Carrollyn Hunt
William Hunt
June 10, 2020
deepest sympathy to the Jim Kenyon family. When Jim had the snowmobile shop I spent a lot of time with Jim an I always considered Jim to be a mechanical genius. He was a true friend an very much enjoyed time up north with him an our gang. God bless an give his family peace an understanding during these trying times. Bill an Carrollyn Hunt
Fay & Jim Ladd
June 10, 2020
Sending my sympathy to the family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great man.
Matthew Plante
June 10, 2020
ad to learn of Jim's passing. I worked with him at Polaris and always enjoyed his humor, great attitude and sage advice. He will be missed.
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