James Eugene Womble Sr.



James Eugene Womble Sr
., 54, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, October 19, 1957, in St. Louis, MO, died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at his residence in Belleville, IL.


James worked as a switchman for Alton Southern Railroad. He was a member of  Emeth Lodge #1030, Scottish Rite Bodies, and Ainad Shrine . 

He was preceded in death by his:

  • Parents:  Henry Eugene and Frances J. nee Oxford Womble
  • Brother: Phillip O. Womble Sr.

Surviving are his:

  • Wife and true love: Margaret "Mickey" nee Pelo Womble of Belleville, IL
  • 5 Children
    • Todd Boyd of Belleville, IL
    • Jamie Lehmkuhl of Swansea, IL
    • James E. (Fiance Ashley Valerius) Womble Jr. of Belleville, IL
    • Daniel (Fiance Jessica Adams) Womble of Belleville, IL
    • Amy  Womble of Belleville, IL
  • 2 brothers
    • David L. (Fiance Eva Boss) Womble of Caseyville, IL
    • John Womble of Fairview Heights, IL
  • Sister: India Martin of St. Louis, MO
  • 6 Grandchildren
    • Taylor Boyd
    • Seth Lehmkuhl
    • Tristyn Lehmkuhl
    • Colin Valerius
    • James S. Womble
    • Jada C. Womble

Services: Private family internment will be held.

Condolences left for James Eugene Womble Sr.:

    my condolence to the womble family..jim was a friend

    lou f. collins east st. louis illinois 62204