James Shafer

James Leland "Jim" Shafer II, 68, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Thebes, Illinois, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at Jackson Manor.

He was born Oct. 5, 1953, to James "Chief" and Genevia L. Guess Shafer in Cape Girardeau.

James had a variety of jobs, including coroner and police officer in Alexander County, Illinois. The job he had for most of his life was that of nurse (RN). He worked at Saint Francis Medical Center and Southeast Hospital, as well as Barnes-Jewish Hospital. James worked as an ICU and ER nurse. He was also a travel nurse with assignments all over the country, as well as overseas.

James loved to travel. He was a member of Cape Girardeau Seventh Day Adventist Church and was dedicated to Jesus and excited to go to Heaven.

Survivors include his partner of 15 years, Carol Emanuel; son, Kraig (Natasha) Shafer; daughter, Amy (Jeromey) Sitton; stepsons, Kyle and Kevin Pridemore; brother, Larry (Crystal) Shafer; grandchildren, Jordan and Chloe Shafer and Maisie and Eli Sitton; nephew, Alex (Katelyn) Shafer; and several cousins, other relatives and friends.

James was a man with a big heart and will be truly missed.

A private inurnment will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thebes.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home.