James Anthony Przygoda, 75, of Pinckneyville, passed away at 3:48 P.M., Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
He worked as a tree trimmer for 35 years and was self employed doing home improvements for individuals for 15 years.  James was a member of the St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church and the Pinckneyville Eagles Lodge.  He was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.  He gun hunted since 1965 and bow hunted since 1971.  James had a love for children and animals.
He was born June 14, 1950 in Pinckneyville, IL, the son of Ralph and Regina (Jozwiak) Przygoda.
James married Patricia A. Bathon on October 16, 1971 in Todds Mill and she preceded him in death on March 11, 2018.
He is survived by four brothers - Raymond Przygoda and wife Carol of Pinckneyville, Ronald Przygoda and wife Margaret of Tamaroa, Ralph Przygoda Jr. and wife Margaret of Tamaroa, and Stanley Przygoda and wife Lori, three sisters - Rosemary Jones of Pinckneyville, Jeanette Pedtke of Du Bois, and Marie Williams and husband Murry of Perry Park, KY, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and three brothers - Joe, George, and Donald.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 23, 2025 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church with Fr. John Igwe officiating.
Friends may call from 9 AM until the time of service on Thursday at the church.
Burial will be at the St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery at Todds Mill, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to "Foundation for Pinckneyville," mailed to PO Box 213, Pinckneyville, IL 62274. Please write "Baby Sarah's Playground" in the memo. Jim had a special place in his heart for children.
Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.