James H. Baudison, 87, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 7:38 A.M., Monday, March 17, 2025 at his residence.
James had been a farmer and saw miller.  He was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville.  James was a United States Navy veteran.  He was a member of Knights of Columbus #2921 and Italian Club.  He enjoyed anything outdoors, including fishing and gardening.  He also loved to tinker with his tractor and antique tractors.
He was born April 9, 1937 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Clem and Anna (Kellerman) Baudison.
He married Patricia Stern on April 22, 1965 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Todds Mill, IL.  They were married for nearly sixty years.
He is survived by his wife of Pinckneyville, three daughters - Margaret Przygoda and husband Ralph of Tamaroa, Mary Scott and husband Kenneth of Augusta, MO, and Cathy Moses and husband Patrick of Pinckneyville, one grandson - Hunter Moses, two sisters - Rose Mary Rankin and husband Mick and Sister Clara Marie Baudison, many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers - Joseph Baudison and Leo Baudison.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville with Fr. Bryan Barker officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa and from 8:30 A.M. until 9:30 A.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Burial will be in the St. Bruno Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Navy.
Friends may make memorials to St. Bruno School and will be accepted at the funeral home.