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James Menzie

Alton |

James F. Menzie, age 68, passed away at 6:13 am Saturday January 30, 2016 at Alton Memorial Hospital.

He was born November 26, 1947 in Carrollton, IL the son of Charles & Jessie (Ballard) Menzie.

He married Barbara Williams on November 5, 1966 and she preceded him death on June 15, 2015.

He loved spending time with his family and going to visit with friends at the Wood River Donut Shop, playing softball and attended 25 years at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

He is survived by two children and their spouses, Tina and Thomas Gegg of Alton, and James F. and Maria “JoLie” Menzie of Arizona; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Jean (Eddie) Boker of Jerseyville, Debbie (Bobby Jo) Dean of Jerseyville, and Sandy Williams of Alton; and one brother and one sister-in-law, Charlie and Shirley Menzie of Jerseyville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brandon Menzie; a brother, Bruce Menzie and a sister, Barbara Scoggins.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm Thursday February 4, 2016 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be held at 10 am Friday with Pastor George Daubman officiating.

Burial will follow at Upper Alton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements.


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Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home

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