James "Jim" Mapes
July 23, 1951 - July 1, 2006
im A. Mapes, age 54, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 6:46 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006 at his residence. The memorial service celebrating his life will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2006 at the Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon, IL with the Rev. Steve Massengill officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday prior to services at the Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon, IL. Jim was born July 23, 1951, in Arcola, IL, the son of Owen and Elizabeth (Farris) Mapes. Survivors include two sons, Jade Mapes of Oakland City, IN, and Cord Mapes of Mattoon, IL; one brother, Bill England of Toledo, IL; five sisters, Mary Mapes, Helen Reed, Lillian Kemper, Edna Kelley and Carolyn VanDyke all of Mattoon, IL. Jim''s fulfillment in life was being a carpenter and was employed by businesses in the area. He also enjoyed fishing, motorcycle riding and mechanics. Memorials may be made to the family.
im A. Mapes, age 54, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 6:46 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006 at his residence. The memorial service celebrating his life will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2006 at the Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon, IL with... View Obituary & Service Information