- Date Of Birth: October 14, 1936
- Date Of Death: March 2, 2017
- State: Illinois
James Slick, age 80, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 2, 2017.
He was born on October 14, 1936 in Freedom Township to the late Floyd and Erma (Ethridge) Slick. James was a 1954 graduate of Mt. Carroll High School. He married Elizabeth Bedford on August 15, 1958 in Denver, Co.
James worked for Civil Construction as a heavy equipment semi driver. He was also the owner/operator of Jim’s Auction House and Jim’s Discount Furniture. James was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Freeport; two sons, Jeffrey (Lori Castle) Slick of Freeport, Duane (Jodi Albright) Slick of Nixa, Mo; daughter, Dawn (Brian) Barr of Shannon; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren with #13 and #14 on the way and brother, Donald (Merille) Slick of Mt. Carroll;
James was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Erma; sister, Joan Barrett and brother, Randy Slick.
