Obit of James "JJ" Jamison

ELLIOTT — James L. "JJ" Jamison, 61, of Elliott, formerly of Chatsworth, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 6, 2018) at home, surrounded by his loving family. His funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at Gibson City Bible Church, Gibson City, with Pastor Paul Thomason officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Elliott Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Carle Hospice. JJ was born April 23, 1957, in Harrisburg, Pa., a son of James L. and Alta Smith Jamison Jr. He married Shirley Turner on April 24, 1976, in Pennsylvania. He later married Debbie Lockwood on July 2, 1992, in Newark, Ohio. Surviving are his wife, Debbie Jamison of Elliott; children, Shelly Jamison of California, Melissa (Shawn Holmes) Bonnivier of Pontiac, Angela (Tony) Carter-Slager of Waterloo, Wis., Trisha (Sam) Carter-Wright of Harriman, Tenn., and Jay (Kari) Carter of Weldon; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. JJ was a forklift driver at Homeshield in Chatsworth for 30 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan, especially Tony Stewart. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, tinkering in the garage and was always willing to help anyone in need. JJ especially enjoyed being around his family and friends. Online condolences and memories may be left for the family at rosenbaumfh.com.