James "Shad" Shadowens

“Shad” was the son of Loren & Elsie (Ruble) Shadowens born on November 24, 1944. His parents, 2 brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Surviving “Shad” are his ex-wife, Norma Shadowens; four sons, George Kutz Jr., Charles Shadowens, Jeffery (Jody) Shadowens, Rodney (Kathy) Shadowens; two daughters, Tami (Julian) Lanigan, Dawn (Andy Richter) Adams; brother Robert Shadowens; sister Sherrie Patterson; two grandsons, Stephen and Julian Jr.; eleven granddaughters, Brandie, Amanda, Heather, Ashley, Kristin, Kaylah, Jessica, Mariah, Tiffany, Christine and Evanleigh; 27 great grandkids and many who called him “Pops”.

When “Shad” wasn’t spoiling his grandkids you would find him fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family and having a beer with his friends.

East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2020 with one-hour visitation prior. There will also be an additional visitation Monday, January 20, 2020 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home, 1002 Airport Rd, Bloomington-Normal.

Burial in East Lawn Memorial Gardens will follow the funeral service on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.