James O. Lang's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - James Oliver Lang, age 78 of Charleston, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Adams Funeral Chapel beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude at noon with Masonic Services to be conducted by members and guests of the Charleston and Hutton Masonic Lodges. There will be no funeral services. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Gifts may be left on the memorial table at the visitation or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Jim was born February 17, 1939 in Charleston, Illinois, one of eight children born to Jesse E. and Lou Irene (Peterson) Lang. He married Myra L. Titus on May 27, 1960 at his parent's home in Charleston. In addition to Myra, he is survived by a daughter, Kimmy Schaefer and husband Curt of Charleston, two sons, Ronnie Lang and wife Suzie of Keystone Heights, Florida, and Jimmy Lang of Peoria, Arizona; six grandchildren, McLain Schaefer and wife Kyndy, Wade Schaefer, Hanna Schaefer, Jessica Lang, Justin Lang, and Sarah Lang; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Danny Lang and wife Carolyn and Mike Lang and wife Genia, all of Charleston; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Carol Lang; three brothers, Edman, Gary and Tony Lang, and two sisters, Betty Lou Davis and Vickie Sue Woolever. Jim was employed with the City of Charleston for 15 years prior to accepting a maintenance position with U.S.I. in Tuscola, Illinois. Following a 12 year stint with U.S.I. he worked at Trailmobile before beginning employment with Eastern Illinois University. Jim attended Salisbury Church in Charleston and was a member of several fraternal organizations including the Charleston Masonic Lodge #35 A.F. & A.M., Hutton Masonic Lodge #698 A.F. & A.M., Valley of Danville Scottish Rite, Ansar Shrine, and devoted many volunteer hours as a Life Member of the Charleston VFW Paul McVey Post 1592 Auxiliary. Jim loved working in his yard, always keeping it neat and well manicured. His garage, also known as his "office" , was kept in much the same fashion with everything in its proper place and the vehicles always clean. Jim was never at a loss for words and he was blessed with a wealth of friends, many who knew him affectionately as "J.O." . Jim loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and they loved him in return. Click to view Family Memorial Video. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, September 23, 2017 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Masonic Services Saturday, September 23, 2017 12:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920
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