James “Jim” Roxworthy, 87, of Huntley, IL formerly of Lac du Flambeau, WI died on July 9, 2022.
Jim was born in Lake Forest, IL on January 22, 1935, to parents Thomas and Georgine (nee Thompson) Roxworthy. He married his high school sweetheart Barbara Daley on October 22, 1955. Over the years they lived in Alaska while he served in the US Army, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. This past year they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Jim enjoyed having family and friends visit their home on Moss Lake in Lac du Flambeau. Jim loved a good cigar while watching the Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, playing cards, fishing, riding his John Deere or taking his grandchildren for endless tube rides around the lake. After a snowmobile ride in the Northwoods, Jim loved a roaring fire from his leather chair with his puppies close by. Jim was devoted to his family, who affectionately referred to him as “Grumpa”. He will be dearly missed by those who knew him.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Roxworthy, his children, Michael (Pam) Roxworthy, Cindy (Michael) Malloy, Richard (Heather) Roxworthy, his daughter-in-law, Cindi Roxworthy, his 10 grandchildren, his 15 great-grandchildren, his siblings, Patricia Rydin, Dennis (Laurie) Roxworthy, Donald (Jo Ellen) Roxworthy, and his sister-in-law, Nancy Roxworthy.
He was preceded in death by his son, David Roxworthy, his brothers, Thomas and William Roxworthy, his brother-in-law, Russell Rydin and his sister-in laws, Dorothy and Connie Roxworthy.
Visitation will be Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 10 a.m. to time of memorial service 12 noon all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jim's name can be made the American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org/ or the American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Michael and Pam, we were so very sorry to hear of the sudden death of your dad. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, and may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen. We will have masses offered for him, and will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for him. God bless.
Dear Michael and Pam, we are so sorry to hear of the sudden death of your dad. Eternal rest grant unto James, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, and may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen. We will have masses offered for Jim and will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for him. God bless you and your family's
I have the very best memories of the Roxworthys of Wingate Road! It sounds like a full and wonderful life happened after you left Louisville. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Dear Nancy, We send heartfelt condolences on the death of Jim. We have such fond memories of you both at Church and thrift shop events. May beautiful memories and your faith sustain you.