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James R. Andrews

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James R. Andrews
November 10, 1930 – November 11, 2020

James R. Andrews, age 90, of Freeburg, Illinois, born November 10, 1930 in East St. Louis, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 11,2020 at his residence.

He was a Charter Member and Trustee of Faith Baptist Church, Freeburg, Il.

He was a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, where he served as a past president of the St. Louis Chapter.

He served in the Naval Air Reserves for 12 years. He was a private pilot and loved flying. He was an avid fisherman.

During his employment years, he worked for Terminal Railroad, as a locomotive engineer. At Union Electric Company (Ameren), he was an electrical lineman and a member of IBEW Local 309 and remained a member for 65 years. He was a Safety Consultant for Ralston Purina Company and Employer’s Insurance of Wausau, Wisconsin.

He retired as Vice-President and Safety Director for Fred Weber Inc. in Maryland Heights, Missouri and the annual “Jim Andrews Safety Leadership Award” was established in his honor.

During his retirement, he served as Safety Advisor for the Taum Sauk Dam project; Bloomsdale Excavating Company, Bloomsdale, MO and Gerstner Electric Company, St. Louis, Mo.

He was preceded in death by his:

He is survived by his:

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, at Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

Friends may visit on Saturday, November 21, at Faith Baptist Church, 4 West High St., Freeburg, IL from 9:30 – 10:30 am.

Funeral service will be at Faith Baptist Church at 10:30 am with Pastor Nick Greenfield and Pastor Dennis Morgan officiating. The funeral service will be live streamed at www.faithfreeburg.com/events. Interment will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens with military honors.

Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Baptist Church, P.O. Box 150 Freeburg, IL 62243.

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#1 Comment By The Grays On November 19, 2020 @ 12:01 pm

Darling, you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.

#2 Comment By michael mcmillan On November 19, 2020 @ 10:35 pm

my sympathy is with the andrews family jim was a good man i knew him when i went to faith bapist church freeburg ill

#3 Comment By Donna Rakers On November 20, 2020 @ 8:51 am

Dear Darling,
My deepest sympathy on your husband’s passing. May your heart be filled with God’s peace and loving memories.

#4 Comment By Terry & Sonia Crownover On November 20, 2020 @ 1:11 pm

Darling and family. We share in your sorrow. But rejoice in knowing Bro. James is with the Lord and with His people above.
Your long years together as husband and wife is so wonderful. You both being so faithful to the Lord remains a witness.

May the Lord give you and your family great comfort and peace during this difficult time and for the years to come.
Know each of you are in our prayers.

John 14:1-6

#5 Comment By Chris Wilmes On November 20, 2020 @ 6:44 pm

Dear Darling and Family,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on your loss. I feel very fortunate to have known and worked with Jim at Fred Weber, Inc for over 25 years. Jim was one of a kind – he gave his best everyday and provided a great example for all to follow.
Wishing you peace and loving memories. Blessings.to all.

#6 Comment By Joyce and Michael Cheung and family On November 21, 2020 @ 10:20 am

Aunt Darling and Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your precious husband and father/grandfather. Uncle Jim was a wonderful, kind, honest, hard-working Christian man that we all loved and will miss. We know he is in Heaven with his Lord and Savior, where he knew he would be, until we all meet again. Praise God for preparing a place for Him! Rest In Peace, Uncle Jim.

#7 Comment By Beanie Keck On November 21, 2020 @ 10:24 am

Darling I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious husband and long time friend. Seems you two were quite the match!! I’ll always remember you as my faithful helper with Kids for Christ but also your help and concern years ago when I first put my homeschooled children in Freeburg school. I will be praying for you.

#8 Comment By Bill Kincaid On November 23, 2020 @ 11:31 am

Very sorry to hear of the loss of our colleague and friend Jim. He was a respected, loyal member of our Society of Safety Professionals chapter who made many contributions to the cause of worker safety throughout his long career. Jim will be missed.