"So sorry for your loss you have sure had a world of uncertainity I hope you can find some peace and healing I am a little slow in hearing of this but my prayers are with you still"
In loving memory of
James L. Prewitt,
May 8, 2015
James L. "Jim" Prewitt, Sr., age 46, of Quincy, died Friday, May 8, 2015, at 5:25 am in his home.
Jim was born May 22, 1968 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Mary W. Achilles and James D. Prewitt, Jr.. He married Tracy Klossing on December 5, 1987 in Hannibal, Missouri. She survives.
Jim was a hard working mechanic. He was employed at Sharkey Transportation for 20 years. He liked working on his 1970 blue Camaro with his boys.
Jim also enjoyed bowling with his family, as well as fishing and shooting guns. He was a history buff and especially loved military history. Jim loved baseball. He coached his son's baseball teams and was a die hard Chicago Cub's fan.
He cherished his grandkids and loved every moment he spent with them.
Survivors in addition to his wife include, his three children, James (Kayla Marie) Prewitt, Jr. of Palmyra, MO, Kristen Nicole Prewitt and Kenneth James Prewitt, both of Quincy; two step-children, Jeremiah Allen (Amie) Humke of Fort Hood, TX, and Megan Renee (Nick Hummel) Kistner of Quincy; two grandchildren, Owen Nathaniel Boward and Brody Jeremiah Kistner; his mother, Mary W. (Gene) Stice of Quincy, his grandmother, Wanda Sparrow of Liberty, IL; a brother, Chris (Stephanie) Prewitt of Quincy; two sisters-in-law, Theresa (Gene) Huddleston and April (Vickie Gerhardt) Klossing, both of Quincy, IL; a brother-in-law, Kenneth (Kim Stubblefield) Klossing of Quincy, IL; an aunt, Pat Friday of Liberty; and several aunts, nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his father.
Services: 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Dorinda Davis officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Tuesday May 12, 2015 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: to the family to help with Kenneth's baseball
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Tracey, I just got the news this morning when David was finally able to reach me. I am so sorry to hear of your loss as well as all the difficulties you are having with your own health. Know that you are in my prayers and thoughts and that I will never forget that you were by my side when Mom passed away. God bless you for all that you have done for me and my bother. Peace and Love always."
"So sorry for your loss! If you need anything I am here for you."
"So sorry to hear about Jim may you find comfort knowing he is an Angel in God's kingdom now him and Wayne will have a lot of catching up to do .May God give you and the kids the strength to get through this"
"James and Kayla I am so very sorry for your loss.Please know my prayers are with you at this difficult time."
"I can't believe someone so young is gone from this world. He will be greatly missed and I hope heaven is ready for all the ornery ones they have taken from us lately. Our prayers are with you and if you need anything at all don't hesitate to ask us."
"So sad to hear of his passing my thoughts and prayers are with your family RIP cousin Jim"
"so sorry to hear of jim's passing our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.. he will be missed here at sharkey's please let us know if you need anything"