James H. North 89 of Clinton, Illinois passed away 5:09 P.M. August 20, 2023 at the Warner Hospital and Health Services, Clinton, IL.

Services will be 11 AM, Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Darrell Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 10-11 AM, Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Second Chance Pet Adoption.

James was born March 11, 1934 in Clinton, IL the son of Erva C. and Dorothy (West) North. He married Martha J. DuPree January 23, 1954 in Streator, Illinois. She passed away May 5, 2021.

Survivors include his children, Vicki (Stephen) Dowzycky, Clinton, Il.; Lea Ann (Charles Mark) Wilson, Clinton, Il.; Grandchildren, Emily Wilson, Clinton, Il. and Nathan Wilson, Clinton, Il.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, and brothers, Donald North and William I. “Bill” North.

James worked at Revere Copper & Brass and at Olin in Bloomington, IL as a Tool and Die maker.  He was a member of the Navy Reserves.  James enjoyed woodworking.  Most of all James enjoyed spending time with his family.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com