James "Bimbo" Douglas Outland, Sr., 69, of Caseyville, Illinois, passed away on June 7, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.

James was born March 6, 1952, to Charles and Cecelia (Duncan) Outland in Granite City, Illinois.

Bimbo loved to fish and loved to tell stories about the fish he caught even more.  He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior and was Blessed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Melanie L. Outland.

Survivors include his son, James D. Outland Jr. and wife Erika of Girard, Illinois; daughters:  Michelle Redd and husband Ronnie of Benld, Illinois, and Jennifer Outland of Carlyle, Illinois; partner of 24 years, Cindy Wilson of Caseyville,Illinois; brothers: Greg Outland of Pontoon Beach, Illinois, Curtis Outland and wife Linda of State Park, Illinois, and Terry Outland and wife Dianna of Collinsville, Illinois; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Herr Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Collinsville, Illinois.  Funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Ron Habermehl officiating.  Cremation will follow services.

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105