James Patridge

ARCOLA, Ill. -- James Hunter Patridge, 68, of Arcola died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Coles County.

He was born Aug. 16, 1933, at Arcola, son of Raymond C. and Gladys Ramsey Patridge. He and Brandy Barclay were married Dec. 26, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Patridge managed the Kaskaskia Country Club for 15 years and was a truck driver. He served in the Army in Korea.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Rodney Patridge of Arcola; a daughter, Pam Patridge of Cape Girardeau; two stepsons, Rick Olson and Randy Olson, both of Hobart, Ind.; three stepdaughters, Debbie Jarchow of Lake Station, Ind., Diane Olson of Katy, Texas, and Desiree Huckstep of Arcola; two brothers, Tom Patridge of Arcola and Joe Patridge of Encino, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call at Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola from 5-8 p.m. Thursday.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Joseph Allen will officiate.