Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in the Runge Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Runge Mortuary. He will be laid to rest in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com
Jim was born August 12, 1950 in Ames, IA: the loving son of Kenneth and Lois (Gibbs) Cheville. On June 19, 1981 in Rock Island, he married Norma G. Meador. She preceded him in death on February 7, 2014.
He had worked as an operating engineer in construction prior to his retirement. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers #150. He was an avid fisherman and also was a good gardener, especially tomatoes. In his younger years he was an avid NASCAR fan.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Tonya (Jason) Strong, Terri Cheville and Randy (Jennifer) Meador; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and loving wife, Norma.
