James M. Bramlet, 77, of Tamaroa, passed away at 9:05 P.M., Monday, December 11, 2023 at the Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
James had worked as a driller in the coal mines.  He was a United States Air Force veteran.  James was a member of UMWA and enjoyed working on cars.
He was born November 19, 1946 in Pontiac, MI, the son of Herbert L. and Mary Ann (Clark) Bramlet.
He married Shirley A. Sherman on October 16, 2001 in Macoupin County, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Tamaroa, three children - Richard Bytnar and wife Kendra of Tamaroa, David Bytnar and wife Stella of St. Joseph, IL, and Chrissy Henning and husband Jeff of Prescott, AZ, one brother - Eugene C. Bramlet and wife Pat of Carbondale, fourteen grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Fr. Oliver Nwachukwu officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery in Du Bois, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Air Force.
Friends may make memorials to St. Charles Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.