James (Jim) Lowell Veatch
10/10/1949-02/14/2026
James (Jim) Lowell Veatch, of Carmi, IL passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age
of 76.
Jim was born on October 10, 1949, to Eugene and Roseanne Veatch. Despite being a
resident of Brazil, IN for the last few years, he lived most of his life in Carmi and still
considered it home. He was fortunate to have many careers, dedicated friends, and a
loving family.
Jim is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ethan and Kelsey Veatch; daughter and
son-in-law, Shana and Jonathan Turpin; sister, Ruth Haas; and grandchildren, Hayden
Knight, Parker Veatch, Paxton Veatch, and Sonny Turpin. He was preceded in death by
his parents.
A small celebration of life will be held on March 27 at 5:30 p.m. at Carmi Church of
Christ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital.
Condolences (3)
Jim O'Dell
Jim & I became great friends in 6th grade & remained so though college & beyond . We spent a lot of time together & numerous adventures including trips, exploring, firearms, girlfriends who were also best friends, our 1963 Chevy Impala SS’s, motorcycles, college at SIU, business ventures (Vodell Custom
Auto & Box Office Video), following & partying with Head East, drag racing, & much more. Jim definitely maintains a place in my memories forever.
Carrie
Uncle Jim…I grew up in the country next door to Uncle Jim. So we did a lot of life together. Meals, music, fireworks, dogs, Radio Shack, Charles’chips in the metal tin, philosophizing about all sorts of things, teaching me mechanical stuff, fixing my 3-wheeler over and again. I have only sweet memories of a sweet Uncle. Rest in Peace. Sympathies to my Mom, to Ethan and family and to Shana and family. Thank you Ethan and Shana, for loving him so well.
Sandra Mears
He was the brother of one of my friends and classmate of Carmi Grade school and high school. Ruth you have my sympathy and prayers.