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1976
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James Melz Obituary
EAST PEORIA - James Lee "Bud" Melz Jr., 43, of East Peoria passed away at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020, at his home.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1976, in Peoria to James Lee and Elaine Marie (Nelson) Melz Sr.
Surviving are his mother of East Peoria; one son, Jacob Ragon of Union City, Tenn.; one daughter, Whitney Ragon of Heiskel, Tenn.; one grandson, Hunter; one sister, Montana (Wayne Stockstill) Melz of Mackinaw; and one nephew, Jaxson.
His father preceded him in death.
Bud worked as an independent contractor, installing siding and windows, last for Window World. He last worked on Tuesday.
An outdoor enthusiast, Bud loved fishing, boating, dirt bike riding and riding 4-wheelers.
No services or visitation are planned. Cremation will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Prevention of Abuse, P.O. Box 3855, Peoria, IL 61612.
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Betsy Carlson Barnes
July 27, 2020
Prayers and Condolences to Elaine and Jimmy's Family. What a nice young man is what I will always remember about him and his Awesome smile. Condolences also from Alice And Gary Kuzniar. We are Jimmys cousins.
Brian & Donna
July 12, 2020
Prayers to the family. We have known Bud since the day he was born. His infectious smile that lasted a lifetime. We keep the memories always of his younger years. We are at loss for words, but trust in God, talk about Bud, keep his memory alive. Bless all of you! Love, Brian & Donna
Tammi
July 12, 2020
I Will forever miss u Bud that smile I'll never forget I'm heartbroken truly heartbroken
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