James "Jim" Francis Herren, age 78 of Collinsville, IL, born February 29, 1944 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family.

Jim was the owner and operator of Herren Photography in Collinsville for over 40 years.  He was also the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball photographer for over 44 years.  He was a lifetime member of St. John United Church of Christ in Collinsville and also a Senior High Youth Leader.  He enjoyed fishing, golfing, doing Collinsville Kahok Sports team pictures and high school senior pictures, but most of all spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry J. and Edna H. (nee Boeser) Herren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Gail Lynn (nee Wrigley) Herren, whom he married April 16, 1966; a son, Tim (Cyndee) Herren of Houston, TX; a daughter, Jackie (Clay) Vest of St. Louis, MO; four grandchildren:  Blake and Abbigale Herren and Henry and Mattea Vest; two sisters:  Kay Ferris of Collinsville, IL and Linda Kennedy of Lebanon, MO; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be 4 – 7 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022 at St. John United Church of Christ, 307 West Clay, Collinsville, IL.

Memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. with Rev. Jenn Glover and Rev. Katie Jo Bielke officiating.

Memorials may be made to the HSHS Hospice or St. John Home and Community Care and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.