James Currence

James M. Currence

AGE: 78

RESIDENCE: Pontiac, IL

FORMALLY OF: Nokomis, IL

DATE/ TIME/PLACE OF DEATH: March 2, 2008 at 3:30 PM at his residence in Pontiac, IL

SERVICE: There will be a private family service at a later date

FUNERAL HOME: Duffy Funeral Home in Pontiac

BIRTH DATE / PLACE: January 5, 1930

FATHERS NAME: Owen M. Currence

MOTHERS MAIDEN NAME: Eleanor E. Ford Currence

MARRIAGE DATE AND PLACE: Rebecca H. Durbin Leigh in May of 1980 she died February 20, 2003

SON(S): Matthew ( Christina ) Leigh Pontiac, IL Joseph ( Cindy ) Leigh Montana
Jeffery ( Toni ) Leigh Steger, IL

BROTHER(s): Richard ( Katherine ) Currence Ohio

SISTER-IN-LAW: Roberta Macfee Roseman, IL Esther Klaus Nokomis, IL
Shirley Boland Nokomis, IL

SISTER(s): Peg Ankrum IN

GRANDCHILDREN: 11

GREATGRANDCHILDREN: 7

PRECEEDED BY: Parents, his wife Rebecca and one brother Robert Currence

OCCUPATION: James had been employed with the State of Illinois at Pontiac Correctional Center as a guard.

EDUCATION: He attended High School in Green Hills, Ohio and Finished in Austin Texas.

GROUPS OR CLUBS: He was a Member of the VFW Post # 886

MILITARY: Was in the U.S. Army during WWII in Japan

MEMORIAL / CHARITY: OSF Hospice

There are no prestigious medals, awards, outstanding acts of heroism or significant offices of valor held by Jim Currence in his lifetime, but Jim was always there with a laugh (not just a smile ) , or helping someone in need - just because. Many young school children, attending North Elementary School remember Jim well for his frequent visits with his "big, yellow dog, Princess". He will surely be missed by friends, grandson, Matt and very special friend, Rachel and, of course Princess.