James R. Fish

James R. Carp Fish, 71, Rockford, died at 6:10 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2011 in his home following a long illness.
Born October 4, 1940 in Elkton, KY, son of Nelson and Edna Cowan Fish.
Married Delorese Cameron in Belvidere in November of 1964.
Retired in 2008 after 43 years of employment at Chrysler Corporation.nbsp;nbsp; He was a member of Faith Center.

Survivors include his wife, Delorese; sons, Todd (Sandy) Fish, Terry (Sonya) Fish, Scott (Karen) Fish; daughters, Jackie (Brian) Staggs, Debbie (Dave) LaPier, Beverly (Ron) Corey, Jr, Jennifer Betts (Jackson) and Phallon Fish (Hoang 23 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren.
Predeceased by his parents.
Jims family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of VNA Hospice and also to Paul for all of the wonderful care that was given.

Services will be held at 5 p.m Friday, November 18, 2011 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Road with Paster Jonathan Byrd officiating. Visitation from 3 p.m.nbsp;until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.