Christopher Michael James, 34, of Belleville, IL, born Sunday, June 23, 1991, in Belleville, IL, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his residence.
Christopher worked as a tow-truck driver for Ideal Recovery. He loved riding motorcycles, hanging out with friends, and being with his family. He loved fall, spooky stuff and wrestling. He was a very goofy and loving person. He was always there for everyone. He loved to joke around, he wanted to make people laugh and he was a kind, loving soul.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Daughter, Kaylee James
- Brother, Zach Jeremiah
- Paternal grandparents:
- Clara Johnston
- Al James
- Maternal grandparents, Ralph and Louise Bowen
Surviving are his:
- Wife, Amanda, nee Malear, James of Belleville, IL
- Children:
- Baylee James
- McKinley James
- Brantley James
- Father, Michael (Jennifer) James of Park Hills, MO
- Mother, Debra (Jim), nee Bowen, Jeremiah
- Brother, Patrick (Destiny) Bowen of Red Bud, IL
- Sisters:
- Harley (Kyle) Jackson of Red Bud, IL
- Breanna (Don Johnson) James of Park Hills, MO
- Sister-in-law, Renee (Jamie) Rau
- Paternal grandfather, Ed Johnston
- Nieces and nephews:
- Natalee Handsbury
- Garrett Banfield
- Ray Jackson
- Elizabeth Haas
- Haley Rau
- Landon Rau
- Matthew Rau
- Isabella Haas
- Vyncynt Jeremiah
- Many beloved friends
Memorials: Memorial Donations may be made to the Christopher James Children’s
Education Fund in care of Amanda James.
Celebration of Life: A celebration of Chris’ life will be held from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the American Legion in O’Fallon, IL.