James Grider

James Cullen Grider, 44, of Cahokia Heights, IL born Wednesday, April 7, 1982, in Centreville, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Belleville Memorial in Belleville, IL.

James worked as a loader operator for Old Castle APG landscaping.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents: James Franklin and Candace Eileen, nee Onstott, Grider

Surviving are his:

• Fiancée: Rachel Pisarski
• Rachel’s children: Steven and Skyler
• Daughters:
  • Kaylin Grider
  • Farrah Gride
• Brothers:
  • David (Anissa) Grider of Granite City, IL
  • Michael (Nikki) Grider of Cahokia Heights, IL
• Sister: Lisa of LA
• Nieces and Nephews:
  • Arianne Grider
  • Ashlynn Bellovich
  • Caleb Grider
  • Elizabeth Grider
  • Heather Grider
  • Jessie Bowers
  • Josh Haley
  • Adam Haley
• Several friends

Celebration of Life: Celebration of Life will be held privately.