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James Florey Obituary
James E. "Skip" Florey 85, of Coal City, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.
Skip was born in Clinton, IL to the late Elmer and Annabelle Florey.
Beloved husband of Mary (nee Fahrnow); loving father of Sherry (Ron) Burnam, Tom Florey, and Paul Florey; step-father of Matt Maloni and Stacy (Barry) Stone; cherished grandfather of seven and proud great grandfather of 2; dear brother of the late Raymond Florey and the late Twalia (Jim) Marcum; loved uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.
Skip was one of the founding members of Lincolnway Christian Church. He was retired from Brown and Lambrecht after over 45 years of service, was a lifetime member of IUOE Local 150, and a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran.
The family will receive friends at Lincolnway Christian Church, New Lenox on Saturday, March 7, 2020 for a visitation from 9:00am until time of Funeral Service at 11:00am. Interment Braceville Gardner Cemetery, Braceville, IL.
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Barb Clement
July 16, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Eugene. I often think about all of you and hope you are doing well. Yall were a big part of my childhood. xoxo
Valerie Bloemker Sprenger
March 5, 2020
I have fond memories of Sherry's dad teasing us (me - I'm sure Sherry was immune to it by then) when I came over between church on Sundays. I remember Skip sitting in his chair and big, ole, King sauntering his long body through the living room as Sherry and I navigated our way to her room to retreat and do girl stuff. I remember Skip had a 'wink' that you were never sure what was about - "Is that a tic or do you know something amusing that I don't know." Of course I never SAID that - I was too shy.
I remember he was a friend to my dad and they talked together about learning to navigate the skies as they became pilots.
Kathie VanTassel Grazis
March 4, 2020
I remember Skip and his family very fondly. As a member of the Lincolnway Christian Church until we moved away, he was a great mentor and friend. My deepest sympathies to Mary, Sherry, Tom and Paul. You are all wonderful people. With Love, Kathie VanTassel Grazis
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