James Gregory Prew

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church in Abilene with Msgr. Frederick Nawarskas, officiating. Burial will follow in The Catholic Cemetery of Clyde under the direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home 5701 Hwy. 277 S. in Abilene. Visitation will be held on Sunday December 27, 2020 from 2-4:00 PM with Rosary beginning at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.

James was born on January 29, 1934 in Abilene to the late Raymond and Thelma (Donnelly) Prew. He graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Abilene in 1952. His love for flying began at an early age, he obtained his pilot’s license before even having a driver’s license. He went on to join the United States Air Force in May 1954 and served faithfully until May 1960. He married the love of his life, Colleen Etta Armstrong on February 26, 1970. Professionally he spent most of his career working as a welder with his brothers at Tank Erector and Bull Dog Steel and retired from ABCO Industries, Inc. He was a devout lifelong Catholic. He loved fishing, and made many special memories over the years on the water. He will be remembered as an all-around family man. He was a part of a large family and enjoyed spending time with his many relatives. He was a simple man that enjoyed having a good time.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Colleen Etta Prew; grandson, Elijah Colbey Root ; brother, Patrick Xavier Prew; sisters-in-law, Melba and Brenda Prew.

He is survived by his daughter, Etta Rowe-Root Hall and her husband Kristopher; his son, James Shannon Prew and his wife, Nikki Prew; grandchildren, Christine, Denver, Austin, Destiny, Tammie, Dalton, and Kayla; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert Leo Prew, Donald Edward Prew, Gene Thomas Prew and his wife Sue; sister, Lorretta “Sissy” Miller and her husband Donald; sister-in-law, Melinda Prew; many nieces, many nephews; a host of loving other relatives and friends.