James was born December 2, 1930 in Grand Chain, Illinois.
James and Veronica Maxion Merchant were united in marriage in 1988.
James was a lifelong farmer (since the age of 22). He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He had been employed at the Vienna Correctional Center from 1984 until his retirement in 1992. He was the former Johnson County Democrat Chairman. Former member of the Vienna High School Board of Education. He was a former aide/bodyguard for Clyde L Choate. James was a member of the Church of Christ (Iglesia ni Cristo). He was an avid coon hunter and the only 5 time world coon hunting champion.
James was preceded in death by his son, Jay Merchant; parents, Earl and Elva Martin Merchant; brother, Edward Merchant.
James and Veronica Maxion Merchant were united in marriage in 1988.
James was a lifelong farmer (since the age of 22). He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He had been employed at the Vienna Correctional Center from 1984 until his retirement in 1992. He was the former Johnson County Democrat Chairman. Former member of the Vienna High School Board of Education. He was a former aide/bodyguard for Clyde L Choate. James was a member of the Church of Christ (Iglesia ni Cristo). He was an avid coon hunter and the only 5 time world coon hunting champion.
James was preceded in death by his son, Jay Merchant; parents, Earl and Elva Martin Merchant; brother, Edward Merchant.
James was born December 2, 1930 in Grand Chain, Illinois.
James and Veronica Maxion Merchant were united in marriage in 1988.
James was a lifelong farmer (since the age of 22). He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He had been employed at the Vienna Correctional Center from 1984 until his retirement in 1992. He was the former Johnson County Democrat Chairman. Former member of the Vienna High School Board of Education. He was a former aide/bodyguard for Clyde L Choate. James was a member of the Church of Christ (Iglesia ni Cristo). He was an avid coon hunter and the only 5 time world coon hunting champion.
James was preceded in death by his son, Jay Merchant; parents, Earl and Elva Martin Merchant; brother, Edward Merchant.
James and Veronica Maxion Merchant were united in marriage in 1988.
James was a lifelong farmer (since the age of 22). He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He had been employed at the Vienna Correctional Center from 1984 until his retirement in 1992. He was the former Johnson County Democrat Chairman. Former member of the Vienna High School Board of Education. He was a former aide/bodyguard for Clyde L Choate. James was a member of the Church of Christ (Iglesia ni Cristo). He was an avid coon hunter and the only 5 time world coon hunting champion.
James was preceded in death by his son, Jay Merchant; parents, Earl and Elva Martin Merchant; brother, Edward Merchant.
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