James was born March 10th, 1940, in Edwards, IL, to Hazel Isabella (Slane) and Earl Francis Sherlock Sr. He married Janet Chapman on April 8th,1960.
His wife, parents, and siblings, Russ, Bill, Pat, Earl Jr., and Blane, preceded him in death.
Jim is survived by his brothers, Don Sherlock and Harry (Barb) Sherlock both of Peoria, his sister Mary Pate of Washington, his son Greg (Debbie) Sherlock of Bellevue, and his son Danny (Erin) Sherlock of Peoria; grandchildren, Jayme (Chris) Harper of Pensacola, FL; Danny (Sammy) Pherigo of East Peoria, James (Breeannah) Sherlock of Peoria, Justin Sherlock of Peoria, Blake (Kristin) Pherigo of Marquette Heights, Samantha Sherlock of West Peoria, Jenna (Wesley) Crowder of Jacksonville, Allen (Emilee) Brooks of Bellevue, Jake Sherlock of Peoria IL, Jordan and (Garrett) Henderson of Van Buren AK; and Kristen and (Jake) Vannada of Cabot AK.; great grandchildren, Wes, Gavin, Taylor, Alivia, Liam, Brooklyn, Averie, Kohen, Karmen, Theo, Liam, Avary, Ryker, Anistyn, Rowyn, and Tatum Jo.
James graduated from Elmwood High School in 1958. He worked in the fencing department at
Keystone Steel & Wire for 39 years. He retired in December 2000. While working at Keystone, he
was also on the board of directors for Redbrand Credit Union for 25 years.
He loved traveling with his lovely bride and friends. Jim and Janet's home was always the gathering place for the neighborhood kids. They both had a deep love for children. Jim was known for his poems and sense of humor. He enjoyed reading, hunting, and mushroom hunting.
Funeral service will be held Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial to immediately follow at Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
