James Egley

James was born on October 29, 1931 to Harry and Fern (Pepple) Egley at their
farmhouse in Warsaw, IL. James passed on April 29, 2026 at his home in Warsaw, IL
surrounded by his family.
Jim leaves behind his siblings Sherill and Byron. Jim was survived by his children, Rod
and Robin, and Jess and Jeff. Grandchildren: Jerry (deceased), Mason and Janice,
Jeremy and Kim, Nate and Kristi, Ashley, and Haley and Nick. Great Grandchildren:
Evan, Jazmin, Olivia, Abby, Billy, Destiny, Alex, Nya, AJ, Kali, Summer, Landon and
Dakota.
Jim was an Airman First Classman serving from April 3, 1951 to March 26, 1954, during
the Koren Conflict. He was assigned to a B-29 refueler, refueling planes over the Koren
Straight. He had a lifelong commitment to the Warsaw VFW Post 9802. He was a post
commander for over 40 years and nightly patron for over 50 years.
The family believes his pride and joy was carrying on and expanding the Egley Family
Farms. He farmed alongside his dad growing up. He inherited 1/3 rd of the families 80-
acre farm with Sherill and Byron. Working with his son and grandchildren, the farming
operation now consists of 475 acres. In 2023, the farm his grandpa and grandma
bought in 1905 was recognized as an Illinois Department of Agriculture Centennial
Farm, which stands for over 100 years in the same family. Currently the 5 th and 6 th Egley
generation lives on the farm. Less than 1% of farms in America reach the 6 th generation.
Above all, his family and friends were his greatest joy in life.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Warsaw VFW Post 9802 and the Great
River Honor Flight.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Printy Funeral
Home in Warsaw with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw with military rites
accorded by the Hancock County Honor Guard and U.S. Air Force. Visitation will be
held from 10:00 AM until time of services at noon at the funeral home. Printy Funeral
Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.