James A. Abernathy, 61, of Bunker Hill, IL, died at Community Memorial Hospital in Staunton, IL on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 9:13 a.m. He was born on June 6, 1953, in Granite City, IL to Philitus Abernathy and Kathleen (Stearns).
He married Lisa D. (Ray) Abernathy on August 5, 2000, in Bunker Hill, IL. He was a laborer for McCann Concrete Products in Bunker Hill and was a sports fan, especially of the Cincinnati Bengals and Cardinals. He enjoyed cooking, Nascar, music and loved to play darts.
He is survived by his spouse, Lisa Abernathy of Bunker Hill, IL; brothers, Paul Thomas (Bonnie) Abernathy of Quartzsite, AZ, Phillip (Nora) Abernathy of Arvada, CO; mother in Law, Elizabeth Ray of Bunker Hill, IL; sisters in law, Helen (Fred) Schleyhahn of Bunker Hill, IL, Melissa Ray of Edwardsville, IL; nephews, Lanny, Doug, Jeff, Kevin & Paul Abernathy, Jim Schleyhahn; nieces, Stephanie Werner, Rebecca Mansholt, Rachel Bull, Whitney Schleyhahn; several great nieces and nephews; step children, Adam, Charlie, Donna and several really close friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents and father in law, Jim Ray.
Visitation services will be on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Bunker Hill with Fr. George Radosevich officiating.
Memorials are suggested to wishes of the family. Kravanya Funeral Home, Bunker Hill, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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