James R. Inman, 87, of Ellis Grove, IL, passed away at 9:10 pm on Monday February 27, 2012, at his home in Ellis Grove, IL. He was born to James R. and Charlsie Estella (nee: Owens) Inman on December 21, 1924 in New Madrid, MO. He married Laura Bell Green on November 28, 1951 in Osceola, AR. She preceded him in death on October 18, 1979. He later married Mae Belle Fleming on October 26, 1994 in Ellis Grove, IL. James was a retired auto worker for General Motors. He was of the Christian faith. He was an Army veteran of WWII. Survivors: Wife: Mae Belle Inman McLeansboro, IL 5 Sons: Ronnie (Brenda) Inman Ellis Grove, IL John Inman Ellis Grove, IL Buddy Inman Walsh, IL Dean Inman Ellis Grove, IL Punky (Cindy) Albert Prairie du Rocher, IL 4 Daughters: Linda (Mike) Meyer Ellis Grove, IL Lisa Miller Chester, IL Loretta O'Neal Rancho Cucamonga, CA Lenitta (Steve) Chandler Ellis Grove, IL 1 Sister: Mary Adams Ballwin, MO 23 Grandchildren 38 Great Grandchildren Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife - Laura Bell Inman, 1 Brother - George Inman and 3 Sisters - Margaret Barnes, Virginia Mattox and Jamie Partain Funeral Service: 11:00 am Friday, March 2, 2012 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Dr. Mike Fogerson Interment: Ellis Grove City Cemetery Ellis Grove, Illinois Visitation: Thursday, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, 7:30 am - 9:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Friday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Memorials: Heartland Hospice