Christopher James

Christopher Michael James, 34, of Belleville, IL, born Sunday, June 23, 1991, in Belleville, IL, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his residence.

Christopher worked as a tow-truck driver for Ideal Recovery. He loved riding motorcycles, hanging out with friends, and being with his family. He loved fall, spooky stuff and wrestling. He was a very goofy and loving person. He was always there for everyone. He loved to joke around, he wanted to make people laugh and he was a kind, loving soul.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Daughter, Kaylee James
• Brother, Zach Jeremiah
• Paternal grandparents:
  
  • Clara Johnston
  • Al James
• Maternal grandparents, Ralph and Louise Bowen

Surviving are his:

• Wife, Amanda, nee Malear, James of Belleville, IL
• Children:
  
  • Baylee James
  • McKinley James
  • Brantley James
• Father, Michael (Jennifer) James of Park Hills, MO
• Mother, Debra (Jim), nee Bowen, Jeremiah
• Brother, Patrick (Destiny) Bowen of Red Bud, IL
• Sisters:
  
  • Harley (Kyle) Jackson of Red Bud, IL
  • Breanna (Don Johnson) James of Park Hills, MO
• Sister-in-law, Renee (Jamie) Rau
• Paternal grandfather, Ed Johnston
• Nieces and nephews:
• Natalee Handsbury
• Garrett Banfield
• Ray Jackson
• Elizabeth Haas
• Haley Rau
• Landon Rau
• Matthew Rau
• Isabella Haas
• Vyncynt Jeremiah
• Many beloved friends

Memorials: Memorial Donations may be made to the Christopher James Children’s

Education Fund in care of Amanda James.

Celebration of Life: A celebration of Chris’ life will be held from 12-4 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the American Legion in O’Fallon, IL.