James W. ‘Jim’ Pind

Jim Pind, 81, of Jonesboro, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, at Integrity Healthcare in Anna, with his family by his side.

He was born on Dec. 30, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, the son of James Calvin and Lottie Lynn Pind. 

He married Monica Smith on March 10, 1956, in Anna. She preceded him in death, by 13 years to the day, on Oct. 29, 2005.

He is survived by his two sons, Kenny (Laura) Pind of Cobden and Jimmy (Jean) Pind of Anna; a daughter-in-law, Bernice Pind (friend Jim Moreland) of Anna; grandchildren Curtis (Sarah) Moore, Terry (Gyl) Moore, Joni Pind, Jessica (Lance) Merchant, Kandi Reed, Brad (Barbie) Pind, Calvin (Nancy) Pind; 16 great-grandchildren, whom he loved dearly; three sisters, Cuba Payne, Mildred Fox and Barbara Barlow; four brothers, Paul (Marilyn) Pender, Fred (Maxine) Pender, Don (Sarah) Pind and Clarence (Becky) Pind; one sister-in-law, Pam Pind; nieces and nephews; many other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Monica Pind; a son, Ronnie Pind; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl (Dorothy) Pind, John Pender, Gilbert (LouElla) Pender and Mike Pind; a granddaughter, Tracy Lynn Pind; great-grandsons Dalton Kissiar, Bentley Moore and Brendan “Cory” Moore; brothers-in-law Bob Bracken, James Fox, Corky Barlow and Horsley siblings. 

He was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church for many years. He worked as an industrial welder until his retirement.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with the Rev. Doug Bridgeman officiating. Interment was in the Jonesboro Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.