Everett James

Everett C. James, 81, of Carmi passed away at 9:40 p.m., Friday, August 4, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on December 13, 1935 in Maunie, IL the son of Harley Ervin and Lora (Frymire) James.  Everett married Joan (Warren) Turner on February 8, 1997.  He was a truck driver for O'Daniel Trucking and had worked for Rides Mass Transit District and in the oil field.  Everett was a member of New Beginning Church of God.

Everett is survived by his wife of 20 years, Joan; two sons, Everett Christopher (Tabatha) James of Grayville and Clyde (Janet) Turner of Mt. Carmel; a daughter, Karen Christine Jones of Wyoming; three brothers, Clarence James of Norris City, and Edgar and Julius James both of Carmi; a special daughter-in-law, Beth James; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son, Everett Clinton "Moose" James; a daughter, Debra Simpson; Gene Desper and Stan Beason, who he raised as sons; a sister, Eva Duvall; and three brothers, Ernest, Elvis and Claude James.

Funeral Services for Everett C. James, 81, of Carmi will be at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 7, 2017 at New Beginning Church of God in Carmi.  Burial will be private.  Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday at New Beginning Church of God.  Memorial contributions may be made in Everett's memory to Campbell Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.