James W. Scharnett's Obituary
James Walter Scharnett, 73, of Decatur went to be with his Savior on Sunday, April 17, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
James was born on January 7, 1943 in Decatur the son of Walter Otto and Mary Opal (Sanders) Scharnett. He was currently a member of Metropolitan Baptist Church and had worked various jobs in his life. He worked at Caterpillar, as a preacher/teacher for many years, for the Herald & Review, sales, and security officer. He married Mary E. Buoy on November 20, 1976 in Decatur.
Surviving are his wife, Mary; sons, J. Dean Scharnett Sr. (Pamela) of Decatur; Troy G. Scharnett (Sheila) of Tacoma, WA; Paul D. Scharnett (Anne) of Hudson; daughters, Kerrie J. Colwell (Tom) of North Carolina; Lesa M Scharnett of Champaign; Rachel A Scharnett of Orange County, CA; Stephenie F. McCay (Randy) of Indianapolis, IN; Leah B. Muth (Micah) of Decatur; Sarah G. Scharnett (Jonny Pesenti) of Chicago; sister, Sandra Cummins (Art) of Decatur; 25 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one infant son, Thomas M. Scharnett.
Funeral Service to celebrate James’ life will be 11 AM Friday, April 22, 2016 in Metropolitan Baptist Church, 2339 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Visitation will be Thursday 5-7 PM Thursday in the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Metropolitan Baptist Church printing ministry.
The family of James Walter Scharnett is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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