James “Jim” S. Merritt, 58, of Springfield died at 8:51 pm Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on August 13, 1959 in Springfield to Chester R. and Betty J. (Brash) Merritt and they preceded him in death.
Surviving are two brothers, David R. (Geralyn) Merritt of Springfield and Mark L. Merritt of New City, IL; three nieces and two nephews, John (Jennifer) Merritt, Lauren (William) Merritt Manegio, Amanda (Jim) Ihnen, Nick (Jamie) Merritt and Lexie (Chris) Marlow; great nieces and nephews, Addison, Charlie and Henry Merritt, Gavin, Olivia and Elle Manegio, Owen and Harper Merritt and Ava and Logan Ihnen.
He enjoyed presidential history, watching movies and was a Chicago Bears fan. Jim retired from the dietary department at Brother James Court after 20 years of service. Jim was a long time resident of Weber House and Brother James Court.
Visitation: 11 am – 12 pm, Friday, June 8, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
Funeral Service: 12 pm, Friday, June 8, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield with Reverend E. Wade Helmkamp officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brother James Court.
Date: Friday, June 8, 2018
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Friday, June 8, 2018
Time: 12:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Memorial contributions may be made to Brother James Court.
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Connie Baker posted on 6/8/18
Jim's friends at Weber House will miss Jim greatly. He had a such a sunny disposition and kept life interesting. From Connie, Mike, Mark, Jerry, Gary, Dennis, and Bobby