James J. "Jim" Garland

Age 87, late of New Lenox, IL., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Born in Barbourville, KY., and a Chicago area resident for the past 41 years. A proud United States Korean War Army Veteran. A devout and faithful member of Free Christian Assembly Church, Monee, IL. An avid gardener and enjoyed working in the yard with his loving wife by his side. Jim's greatest joy in life was spending time with his family especially around the holidays and worshiping with the congregation at church.

Preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Margaret (Nee: Henson) Garland; two brothers, Paul (late Imogene) and Lige "Pee Wee" (late Betty); and two sister, Loraine "Sissy" (late George) and Irene (late Joe).

Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Ruby Adeline (Nee: Shackelford) Garland; four cherished children, Kenny (Pamela) Garland, Karen (Patrick) Antkowski, Jerry (Barbara) Garland and Robert Garland; nine adored grandchildren, Sheri (Scott) Mahalick, Sharon (John) Mahalick, Kenneth (Joyce) Garland, Holly (Dylan) Foreman, Aaron (Ashley) Garland, Hannah (David) Triick, Zachary Garland, Heather (Corey) Goodwin and Jason Garland; great grandchildren, Poppy Mahalick, Caleb Mahalick, Violet Mahalick, Luke Garland, Adin Garland, Lincoln Triick, Anderson Foreman, Lily Garland and Leo Triick; one brother, Robert "Bob" (Cordia) Garland; brother-in-law, James (late Carol) Shackelford; and sisters-in-law, Freida (Matthew) Johnson and Judy (late Clophas) Shackelford. Also Survived by Many beloved friends and his extended family of the congregation Free Christian Assembly Church in Monee, IL., as well as in various parts of the country- especially around "God's country" also know as Kentucky.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Free Christian Assembly Church 27450 S. Ridgeland Ave. Monee, IL. 60449 at 9:45am.

Interment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Monday, March 29, 2021 with only his immediate family in attendance.

Visitation Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Free Christian Assembly Church from 2:00pm until 6:00pm.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing practices are required inside the Church and a limited capacity will be allowed at one time.