Earl “Jim” Bender, age 70, of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away on August 23, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1953, to Allen and Helen Bender.

Jim is survived by his former wife Angela Koch, his three children Theresa Lance (Josh Lance), Raymond Bender (Kasey Blackwood), and Annie Albee (Matt Albee), as well as his four grandchildren.

Jim attended Dixon Illinois High School and later pursued a career as a long haul trucker. He had a passion for fishing, kayaking, sightseeing, and spending time with friends and family.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.