James "Jim" M. Vandegraft passed peacefully on December 6, 2016 at the age of 84. Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Donna;children, Sherri Miller (Jo Fitzgerald) of Danvers, Jim (Robin) of Colfax and Jeff of Whitmire SC.; a sister, Helen Whitacre of Hudson; 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and numerous neices and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, sister Janelle and brothers, Bill, Buddy and Jerry.

Jim was born on March 5, 1932 in Hudson IL to Jesse and Luscina Vandegraft. He married Donna Aikins on April 5, 1955. He served in the Navy from 1952-1960 with service in the Korean War. He was a life time member of the VFW Post 454 in Bloomington. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, chickens, pidgeons and PeeWee.

A graveside memorial service will be planned for the spring. Beck Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.