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James HAVRILKA Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - James R. Havrilka, 62, of Springfield, died at 12:55 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at his home.
Jim was born June 29, 1953 in Springfield, the son of Paul Stephen and Anita Marie Lucas Havrilka, Sr.
Jim graduated from Griffin High School and later earned a degree in horticulture. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Jim was the owner and operator of J & S Landscaping of Decatur, IL.
He had a strong faith in God, loved nature, collected coins, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents, Steve and Emma Havrilka; maternal grandparents, James and Loretta Lucas; brother, Paul S. Havrilka, Jr.; grandson, Kayden Martin Swat; brother-in-law, Mark Atwood; great-niece, Kaylee Havrilka; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is survived by his three sons, Jimmie Havrilka of Springfield, Stephen Havrilka of Venice, FL, and Andrew Myers of Springfield; three daughters, Jamie (husband, Greg) Whited of Springfield; Sharon Marie (husband, Greg) Swat of Venice, FL and Abigail Myers of Springfield; five grandchildren, Ryan, Bailey, and Shelby Havrilka, and Nevaeh Marie and Landen Matthew Swat; great-grandsons, Oliver and Jaylyn Havrilka; siblings, Rita Havrilka, Karen (husband, Harold) Beckner, Mary (husband, John) Atwood, and Carol (husband, Albert) Boggs, all of Springfield, Kevin (wife, Cheryl) Havrilka of Chatham, Mark (wife, Becky) Havrilka of Long Grove, and Lisa Atwood of Riverton; sister-in-law, Judy Havrilka of Walnut Hill; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Liturgy: 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at St. Joseph Church with Rev. Steven Janoski, celebrant.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of Defense.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Disabled American Veterans, 25 Club Area, Springfield, IL 62712.
The family of James R. Havrilka is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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Edie LeMasters
March 8, 2016
Mark, Becky, Brandon & Emma, I'm so sorry for the loss of Jim. My heart goes out to your family. Thinking of you.
Jeanne
March 6, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. I went to grade school at St. Joseph with Jim. I remember a very nice blond young man. May he rest in peace. I will remember him and the family in my prayers. I see, he has children in Venice Fl. I hope he came to visit. It's a beautiful place, it's where I live.
March 6, 2016
Kevin,
I was so sorry to read about your brother passing on to a better life. I am not going to be able to attend his funeral. I will pray for him and you. I will also tell my sister so she can pray for all of you.
Rose Keane
Joann(Scott) Adcock
March 6, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, I knew your dad many years ago when Jimmie and Jamie were just babies. I will keep all of your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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