James B

Query

James B. Query, age 73, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away at 7:16 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home and officiated by Brother Justin Wolfe.

James was of Christian faith. He worked as a cook at the gas station CITGO in Metropolis. He was a big fan of any Chicago sports teams, except the White Sox, and watching the games with a cold can of Budweiser. He was an avid reader and enjoyed reading Comic Books and Westerns, his favorite movies were also Westerns. He loved his family and grandchildren very much and his presence will be deeply missed.

James is survived by his son, Sam Query (Sonya) and James Wheeler; grandchildren, Karmen, Dynasty, Sammy Jr., Drake, J.T., Michael, and Luke; great grandchildren, Kairi, Bentley, Kora, Zander, and Zavior; sister, Linda Query Bunker; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Burnard and Lema (Stoner) Query; stepfather, Bernie Pitts; the love of his life Rebecca Contractor; great granddaughter, Neriah Query; granddaughter-in law, Jessilyn Query; sisters, Patricia Woynarowski, Virginia Wilson, Anna Johnson; brother, Chester Query, Tony Query, and Louie Quary.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.