John James “Jim” Barclay, 78, of Christopher, IL passed away March 24, 2015 at Franklin Hospital Emergency Room, in Benton, IL.
Jim was born January 18, 1937 in Royalton, IL the son of William Barclay and Geneva “Jenette” (Ebbs) Barclay.
He was an Army veteran of Combat Engineering Group and a member of the First Christian Church, in Christopher.
Jim worked 16 years as a police officer and chief of police in Christopher.
He married Margene (Overturf) Barclay on June 30, 1962 and she survives.
He is also survived by his children, a daughter Carolyn and Danny Loucks, Waltonville, IL; grandchildren Dani-Lyn and Travis Hill, Woodriver, IL, Jonathan Loucks, Chicago, Adrieanne Loucks, Waltonville, Isaiah Loucks, Waltonville; sisters and brothers, Margaret (Marge) Swaringen, Wright City, MO, Anita Walker, Denham Springs, LA, Susan Pantkey, Commerce Township, MI, Sharon (Kitty) Loeh, Villa Grove, IL, Janet Carrillo, Tuscon, AZ, David Barclay, Richland, Montana and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Alex, William, Jr and Dale Barclay.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2015 at Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Osage Cemetery, in Royalton, IL.
Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher is in charge of arrangements. For more information visit our website at gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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