James Mounce, formerly of southern Illinois

James Mounce, age 75, of Chicago and formerly of southern Illinois, passed away at 9:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at St. Bernard Hospital in Chicago.

James was born on Jan. 17, 1946 in Metropolis, Illinois, a son to John Marion and Helen Rebecca (Emery) Mounce. On Nov. 13, 1968, he married Norma Knapp in Wheaton, Illinois. Later in life, James married Margaret LaCoco on Dec. 24, 1982 in Colorado, and she survives.

He attended Beaucoup Baptist Church in Pinckneyville, Illinois and enjoyed fishing and hunting. James worked in advertising for Madden Graphics. He also served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mounce; five children, Debbie Mounce, Traci Jett, Robert (Lena) Mounce, Adam Mounce and Donald Drowns; two brothers, Jackie (Alisha) Mounce and Jeff Mounce; and one sister, Janice (Bob) Chapman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Mounce; one brother, John Mounce; and two sisters, Rosemary Mounce, and JoAnn Fisher.

Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville at noon on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, with Brother Rob Mathis officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville.

Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home in Pinckneyville from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday. COVID-19 mandates and restrictions will be adhered to at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Margaret Mounce.

For more information or to sign an online guest register visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.