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James Squires Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL – James O. "Jim" Squires, 55, of Springfield, IL, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 22, 2016 in Springfield, IL.
Jim was born May 4, 1961 in Des Moines, IA a son to June Bucks. He attended Howe Military School in Howe, IN and was an avid Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bears fan and enjoyed fishing, golfing, being grandpa "papa Jim" and loved pens. Jim worked as a food production manager at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
Surviving Jim are his daughters, Joie M. Squires of Thayer, IL and Jessica L. (Brandon) Leonard of Middletown, IL, 3 grandchildren, Jayleigh, Bryan and Greyson, two brothers, Robert (Donna) Squires and Thomas Squires both of Springfield, IL and several nieces and nephews. Preceding in death was Jim's mother.
Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Virden, IL with services at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. John Huxtable officiating. Following services, cremation rites will be accorded with burial of ashes at a later date. Memorials may be made to HSHS St. John's Hospital NICU Department Springfield, IL. Please visit calvert-ferryfuneralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.
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Marilyn. (Fletch)
June 25, 2016
Jim was a great manager and friend. Have some great memories with him in good times and bad. So sorry for his family and his work family's loss. I will definitely will be praying for his family today. He will be missed.
June 24, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sammy Flowers
June 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your families loss. He was a great man ,who will truly be missed .
Debra Davis
June 24, 2016
Jim was one of my managers at Memorial. I have known him since 2006. He had a great personality and I knew I could always go to his office and ask him questions. He loved to play music in his office also. He always called me "soup" with a big grin on his face. He will be greatly missed. I'm sorry for his families loss. Deb Davis.
Linda
June 24, 2016
I only met Jim a couple of times (when Senior Services's Nutrition Dept took over Meals on Wheels) but I immediately knew that he was a good man. I'm sure that he will be missed by all who knew him.
Nikki Lavigne
June 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go to family and friends. Jim was a great friend and manager. I have known him since 2006. He was always helpful,kind, funny and caring. He will be dearly missed. I will not be able to make services but I will be thinking of everyone. I will never forget all the great memories and will always keep him in my heart.
Jody Bauer
June 23, 2016
Jim was my younger cousin. We grew up together. His good heart and open spirit made him a special person. He always accepted me as I am and loved me unconditionally. He will be missed and in my heart always.
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