McHENRY — Jonathan Lee James, 54, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro. He was born in Hartford on May 30, 1968. Jonathan was a member of the McHenry Baptist Church, McHenry Fire Dept. and Beaver Dam Fire Dept. He had been a firefighter for many years. He was also a constable in Ohio County for many years and worked for Ohio County EMS. Jon also drove a school bus for Ohio County School System and 18-wheelers for different companies.
Jon was preceded in death by his father, Donald Earl James.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Peggy and Forrest Jameson; brother, Jeff James; sisters, Monyia James Schroader and Donna James Buchanan; stepbrothers, Dewayne Jameson (Paula), Kenny Jameson and Billy Jameson (Kelly); stepsister, Amanda Ashton (Andy); special friends, Teena and James Raines; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, June 27, at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, with Brother Brent Howard officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 12 p.m. until the time of service.
The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Jonathan James Memorial Fund at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to: bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com.
