James R. Newman Jr.

James R. Newman Jr., age 77, of Jonesboro, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Carbondale Memorial Hospital. He was born July 15, 1943 the son of James R. and Jeanet Kay (Morford) Newman. He married, Virginia Alice Mays on June 25, 1966. She preceded him in death on August 7, 1975. James was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved his little dog, Maverick. He was a member of the Ironworkers Local 782 for over 40 years. He enjoyed mechanic work and restoring old cars. He was a member of the Masonic Union Lodge #627 in Lick Creek. He was also an avid coin collector and had a large collection of John Wayne memorabilia. James is survived by his children, Ginger Renee (Mitch) Duty and James R. (Lisa K.) Newman III; grandchildren, James Dean Duty, Alicia Renee Duty, Elbert Michael Duty and Cody Michael Newman; great grandchild, Amelia Alice Duty; brothers, John David Newman and Larry Eugene (Karen) Newman; other relatives and many friends. James was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia Newman and grandson, Troy Allen Newman. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with R. W. McAlister officiating. Interment will be in the Ebenezer Hall Cemetery in Lick Creek. Graveside military rights will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the VFW in Anna and the Scott Air Force Base Military Funeral Honors Team. Masonic rites will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. by Union Lodge #627 of Lick Creek. Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Everyone attending will be required to wear a face covering and observe social distancing guidelines. Maximum occupancy of the funeral home will be limited to 50 individuals at one time. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Thursday, April 29, 2021,5:00PM-7:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, April 30, 2021,10:00AM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Friday, April 30, 2021,11:00AM Ebenezer Hall Cemetery Hall Church Road Lick Creek, Illinois