Jimmy Allen “Jimbo” Harpster, Sr., 77, of Lake Charles, LA, formerly of Bloomington, IL passed away December 4, 2024 at his family home.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be 10 AM, Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Weldon Cemetery, Weldon, IL with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating.  Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the Disabled American Veterans.

Jimmy was born June 10, 1947 in Bloomington IL the son of Ravis Henry and Louise Florence (Fogler) Harpster.  He married Mary Stone June 9, 1979 in Weldon, IL.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Lea Stone Harpster; mother, Louise Harpster of Normal, IL; son, Jimmy Allen Harpster, Jr. (Brooklyn Miller) of Sulphur, LA; daughter; Tina Ann Robinson (Patrick) of Chuckey, TN; grandson, Braylon Keith Harpster, step granddaughter, Jailyn Miller, and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ravis Henry Harpster; grandfather, Henry Harpster; brothers, Ravis and Jerry Harpster; aunt, Mary “Dolly” Frazier; uncles, Tresmer Miller and Marion Harpster.

Jimmy was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He spent his tour of duty overseas in the 313 Radio Reconnaissance Division and was Honorably discharged at the rank of E-5. He was a 46-year member of the American Legion Post 370 of Westlake, LA; a 45-year member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1 of Lake Charles, LA; and a 4-year member of the Forty & Eight Organization while residing in Bloomington, IL.

Jimmy was a route salesman for Breen Beverages of Bloomington, IL for 13 years, as well as a Union Steward for the Teamsters during his employment years there. Upon moving to Lake Charles, LA, his career choices in life included working in the public security sector, before he became a coast-to-coast semi driver for several years. At the time of his retirement, he was a truck driver for a local company.

Jimmy enjoyed life outdoors, fishing, hunting, boating, and camping. He enjoyed trail rides, playing guitar, and going dancing with his wife and friends. He loved old western movies, and was content to spend his life in jeans and a shirt, with the hat and boots to go with them.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com