James Alan Biby, 71, of Mulkeytown, passed away on Friday June 15, 2022 at the Marshall Browning Hospital I DuQuoin, IL.
He was born on March 9, 1951 in Christopher to James L. and Norma Jean (Hertel) Biby. He married Audrey (Handkins) Biby on August 14, 1976 at the Center Baptist Church in Crab Orchard, IL.
He is survived by his Audrey Biby of Mulkeytown, IL; brothers David and Paula (Issler) Biby of Mulkeytown and Brian and Kathy (De Stefano) Biby of Portage, IN; one niece Michelle Red of Portage, IN; two nephews Will Biby of Chicago, IL and Daniel and Summer Biby of Portage, IN; two cousins Pat Bartels of Poplar Grove, IL and Sue Bartels of Poplar Grove, IL.
Alan had worked at the DuQuoin Packing Company in DuQuoin until it closed, he then went to work at the Franklin County Housing Authority in West Frankfort in the Maintenance Department and retiring as the Maintenance Supervisor in 2016 after 34 years of service.
He enjoyed traveling and hiking in the Shawnee Forest. He hiked the River to River Trail in 2018 with his friend Dan. He was a member of the Gateway to the West Coca-Cola Chapter and the St. Louis Gateway section of the Mercedes-Benz Club. He also enjoyed watching Saluki Basketball games.
Funeral services for Alan will be on Tuesday July 19, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Guy Webster officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Mulkeytown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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