James Prindle, Sr.

James Marti Prindle, Sr.

"Jim"

Age 68 of Albertville, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Born on December 15, 1948 in Rock Island, IL, to Charles and Kathrine (Walls) Prindle.

Jim grew up in Kankakee, and graduated from Kankakee High School with the Class of 1966.  He went on to attend Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, where he studied biology. Jim married Margo on June 12, 1976 in Naperville Baptist Church, and together they were happily married for 41 years. Jim worked as a union carpenter for Local 916 until he retired, and owned The Dam Bait Shop in Wilmington for 20 years.

Jim was an avid fisherman and hunter, and belonged to several organizations, including Isaac Walton League, Ducks Unlimited and B.A.S.S. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them at every opportunity. Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.

Survivors include his wife, Margo, daughter Jamie (Bryan) Erickson of Coal City; son Jimmy (Serena) Prindle of Billings, Montana; grandchildren: Alyssa Ann Erickson, Collin William Erickson and Sydnee Morgan Erickson, all of Coal City, and Kyias Prindle of Enfield, IL; great-grandson Xaiden Duane James Prindle; brother Mark Prindle, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents Charles "Charlie" and Katherine (Walls) Prindle.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Spry Funeral Home in Huntsville, Alabama.

The family will receive friends locally for a memorial visitation on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington.

Family and friends locally may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Jim’s memorial page online by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Local memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815-476-2181)