James "Jim" Oliver Eckert, age 64 of Collinsville, IL, born November 27, 1954 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Jim was a 1972 Collinsville High School graduate.  He was the Vice President of Bethel Eckert Enterprises in Collinsville.  He collected Route 66 memorabilia, was an avid Goldwing Trike rider, and enjoyed Merlot wine.  Whenever Jim went into a restaurant and noticed the server was left-handed, he would tip them a dollar.  He was fond of the "lefties."

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Valerie (nee Lotz) Eckert; and two beloved pets, Penny and Dixie.

He is survived by his wife, Frankie (nee Francis) Eckert, whom he married December 12, 2012 at noon under the Catsup Bottle; three children:  Justin (Hilary) Eckert of Lebanon, IL, Michael (Julie Tettaton) Zuhr of Troy, IL and Melissa Zuhr of Collinsville, IL; a granddaughter, Alison Zuhr; a brother, Larry (Debbie) Eckert of O'Fallon, IL; two nieces:  Valerie (James) Bailey and Amanda Eckert; two great nephews:  Andrew and Ryan; an "adopted son," Roy Glasco of Collinsville, IL; his best friend since grade school, Danny (Diane) Hader of St. Jacob, IL; and a godson, Josh (Daniele) Hader of Glen Carbon, IL.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL and 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Roger Wright officiating.  Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Glen Carbon, IL.

Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice or JDRF and will be received at the funeral home.