James Ervin

James H Ervin
Of Belvidere, IL, Formerly of Huntley, IL
He was born in Lexington, TN on 6-19-1937, the Son of James and Mary Ervin. He died peacefully on October 6, 2014 surrounded by his Family.
He worked, owned & operated Fox Valley Fence of Elgin for 24 years. He then Farmed in Huntley & Belvidere until his retirement in 2000. He currently owned J &M Storage.
Survived by:
His Wife, Mary Ellen (McCullough) Ervin, whom he married 12-24-1955.
His Children, Ellen (Bob) Carpenter, James (Linda) Ervin, and Jay (Mandi) Ervin.
Grand Children, Kathryn (Jillian) Carpenter-Smith, Timothy Carpenter, Samuel Carpenter, Hunter Ervin, Tanner Ervin, Colton Ervin, Terace (Sergio) Cobian.
Great Grand Son, Kayden Cobian.
Sister, Connie (Bud) Shanks.
And a Host of Nieces, Nephews, & Friends

He was a Member of the First Congregational Church of Huntley for 34 years where he was a Trustee and helped in many events.
He loved delivering "Meals on Wheels"
He was a Little League Coach for many years from beginning levels to Travel Leagues .
He Coached 4H Softball that went on to take 1st place in State.

He deeply loved his Family, Grandkids, Sporting Events, Golf, Auctions, Tractors, playing cards & Wintering in Florida.
He was preceded in death by His Mother Mary Ervin, Father James Ervin, and Sisters Betty McNair and Carolyn Price.

Memorials may be made to the Family in James Ervin's name to be distributed to local children's needs & charities to be named at a later date.

Arrangements by Sax-Tiedemann
Sunday October 19th,
At Hoffman House, 7550 East State St., Rockford, IL 815-397-5800
Visitation1pm
Services 2-3pm