James Leo Karraker Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Leo Karraker of Mount Zion, Illinois, born in Anna, Illinois, who passed away on November 27, 2020, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Leo Karraker to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leo Karraker and Imogene Karraker (Dillow); his grandparents, Ray, Blanche Dillow, Charles and Mable Karraker; and his parents-in-law, Arthur and Reva Geoffray.

He is survived by: his wife Patricia C. Karraker of Mt. Zion, IL; his children, Shannon James Karraker of Springfield, IL, Shelley Karraker of Nashville, TN and Brandon James Karraker (Erica) of Huntsville, AL; his sister Beverly Magsamen (Carl) of Schaumburg, IL; and his grandchildren, Kaleb James Karraker and Kristyn Karraker.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic private family services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Allstripes (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) or Morningside Church of Christ.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Directors

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December 11, 2020

Betty Bishop wrote a sympathy message

“I’m so sorry to learn about Jimmy’s passing. He was always a special friend as we were classmates from second grade at a one-room school house in Southern Illinois. His Grandpa was our teacher and Jimmy sat behind me. He sometimes pulled on my red-haired pig tails and I would turn to tell him to stop. Guess who got in trouble for turning around? After that year, we rode the school bus to the Big town school in Dongola. Jim was highly respected by our classmates.”

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