Jimmie C. Courtright

Jimmie C. Courtright, age 93 of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at his home. He was born April 12, 1927 in Jonesboro, the son of Horace and Minnie (Bullard) Courtright. He married Mary Ann Cavness on January 29, 1949 in Jonesboro. Together they shared 71 wonderful years of marriage. Jimmie is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Courtright of Jonesboro; son, Terry Courtright; daughter, Diane (Kevin) St. Arbor; granddaughter, Natalie (Patrick) Linton; two great-grandchildren, Erin and Maci Linton all of Jonesboro; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Landon Linton; five brothers, Edward, Charles, Leroy, Fred and David Courtright; two sisters, Mary Graham and Grace Nix. Jimmie was a 1944 graduate of Shawnee High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He served as military policeman during his service time. Jimmie was retired from IDOT where he worked thirty two years in maintenance. He was a member of the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and served eighteen years as precinct committeeman. He was an avid cattle farmer and loved traveling. Some of his favorite places to travel included Hawaii, Europe, Alaska, Branson and Gatlinburg. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Pastor Bobbi Shultz officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Illinois Army National Guard Military Funeral Honor Team of Marion. Everyone attending will be required to wear face coverings. Maximum capacity of the funeral home is limited to 50 individuals at one time. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 on Friday, August 14, 2020 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Friday, August 14, 2020,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Friday, August 14, 2020,1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Friday, August 14, 2020,1:45PM Jonesboro Cemetery Karraker Street Jonesboro, Illinois 62952