James Edward Fahey, 83, born July 9, 1932, in Granite City, Ill., passed away Dec. 16, 2015, in Highland, Ill.

James was the owner and operator of Jefco for 42 years also Troy Auto Parts. He was a medic in the U.S. Army and a Korean War veteran.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Lee Levan; and his mother and father, James and Cecil, nee Tygett, Fahey.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Doris, nee Krause, Fahey; his son, James Steven Fahey of New York City, N.Y.; and a grandson, Cole Levan of Fairview Heights Ill.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the caregivers at St. Joseph Hospital for their compassionate and loving care.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.