James “Burly” Louis Burlison, 68 of Benton, born March 9, 1954, passed away on the morning of Monday, March 28, 2022, at his residence with his loved ones at his side.
Jim loved to work and make money. He coal mined for 19 years with Old Ben Coal, where he and his fellow workers received recognition in 1983 for a production record at Old Ben 26. Jim earned his Mine Examiners papers in 1992. He worked through IBEW Local 702 Starting in 1995 on line clearance. He became a Journey Man Trimmer, and a Forman. Jim enjoyed tree work and excelled at it.
He was a life time member of the “Good Old Boy’s Club”. Jim liked to buy, sell and trade. He enjoyed fishing and four-wheeler drives, meeting new people and conversing with friends and family over a cold beer. In recent years Jim was often accompanied by his loyal “Partner in Crime” Sweet Pea. Jim greeted everyone with a warm smile and a strong hand shake and plenty of laughs! His passion for the simple life will endure. Jim will be greatly missed.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Audie and Nettie Burlison; brother Audie Burlison; sister-in-law, “Judy” Burlison; brother-in-law, Sam Meadows; a step-son, Wayne Walker; and many friends.
He is survived by his wife Jill Burlison; two daughters, Angela Burlison and Alyssa Burlison; two sisters, Janet Meadows and Linda (David) Robinson; three grandchildren, Bobby Plumlee, Dalton Roberts and Aiden Andrews; nephews and nieces, Stephen Burlison, Karen (Jim) Greeney, Diane Mandrell, Sam Meadows, Jr., Timothy Meadows, Andrea (Kevin) Gibbs, David Robinson and Barbie Mace.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
A celebration of life will be held at his home in the coming weeks.
Per the family’s request in Lieu of floral arrangements and other gifts, memorial contribution may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Condolences may be given at www.patefh.com
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