James Francis Jarvis

January 28, 1939 - April 9, 2017

James Francis (Jim) Jarvis, 78, of Manteno passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee. He was born January 28, 1939 in Kankakee, the son of Anthony (Tony) Jarvis and Dorothy Nixon Jarvis and was a lifelong resident of Manteno. Preceding him in death were his parents. Surviving are his brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Kay (Ruder) Jarvis of Manteno and nieces, nephews, cousins and an aunt. Jim retired from the Manteno School District and was a former Manteno business owner. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 Saturday, April 15 at the Manteno United Methodist Church, 205 W. Second Street, Manteno where the Rev. Joy Schlesselman will conduct a memorial service following the visitation. Graveside service will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Manteno at a later date. Brown Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.