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Randy Joe James Obituary
August 15, 2025
MACOMB, IL -- Former Íæż½ã½ã employee Randy Joe James, 70, of Colchester, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3 at the Macomb Post Acute Care Center.
James retired after 22 years from Building Services at WIU. He and his family owned and operated James and Son Mechanical Repair in Colchester and he was a 30-year member of the Argyle Gas Engine Association. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, attending the Daytona 500, working on equipment and collecting more than 30 pieces of Case Equipment. Above all, he loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and one daughter. James is survived by his wife of 45 years, Darla, one son, one granddaughter, one brother, one nephew and one niece.
Funeral services were held Aug. 11 at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Colchester.
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