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I've reposted this information from the "Sad news..." thread to make it a bit more accessible.
From the Roberts and Cook Funeral Service web page:
James Alan Lindley, 65, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, peacefully at home. He was born September 2, 1960, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Billy Joe Lindley and Mary Marguerite Ellabarger. Jim married his wife, Penny, on September 18, 1987, and together, they enjoyed 38 wonderful years together.
Jim and Penny moved to Carmi in the early 90's to support the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, and fell in love with the small town and slower pace of life. They built a business together to support themselves and the community, and over the years have formed many lasting friendships through both work and faith.
Jim had a strong faith, and happily shared that faith with others whenever he could, even as cancer slowly took his strength. He also enjoyed many of the more simple joys of life; namely watching football with his family, playing golf, motorcycle and Jeep rides, and drinking beer with friends. One of his favorite hobbies was woodworking, which led to discovering his love of building guitars. Although he always claimed he could never play them, he was always happy to provide the means for others to create music.
Survivors include his wife, Penny, of Carmi; daughter, Terah (Charles) Gilpen; his mother, Mary Lindley; brothers, Terry (Sandra) Lindley, and Michael (Linda) Lindley; daughter-in-law, Paula Lindley; grandchildren, Aubrey Spicer, and Hanna, Noah, and Olivia Lindley; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father; Billy Joe Lindley; and his son, Andrew Michael Lindley.
In keeping with Jim's wishes, his remains were cremated.
Family and friends may visit from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Roberts and Cook Funeral Service, 101 Edgewood Ln, Carmi, Illinois. Everyone is welcome to stop by to offer condolences to the family.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1405 County Road 730 East, Carmi, Illinois. Roberts and Cook Funeral Service has been entrusted with the arrangements.
I hope this brief foray into a restricted topic will be allowed in the spirit of offering comfort to Mr. Lindley's family.
For those not familiar with Mr. Lindley's chosen faith's funeral or memorial practices, a note of comfort and remembrance delivered to Mr. Lindley's family through the funeral service is appropriate, as is a simple, modest flower arrangement with an accompanying card offering a message of sympathy. Beyond that, a quick web search should reveal any other practices and beliefs of note for those planning on attending the service.
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