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Thursday, November 21, 2024

James Wilburn

James L. Wilburn, 84, of Scott Air Force Base, IL, born Tuesday, January 23, 1940, in Huntsville, AL, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at his residence in Scott Air Force Base, IL.

Larry was a Retired Sgt. Major Intelligence Operations Chief for the United States Army. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and he was a Veteran in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his:

  • Parents: James T. and Bessie K., nee Young, Wilburn
  • Brothers:
    • Jimmy Wilburn
    • Cary Wilburn
  • Sister: Sarah Wilburn

Surviving are his:

  • Wife of 63 years: AnnaBelle, nee Young, Wilburn of Scott Air Force Base, IL
  • Children:
    • Renee Lynn (Donald) Schwertfeger of Belleville, IL
    • Kimberly A. (James) Helmling of Galax, VA
    • Clifton Thomas Wilburn of Pocahontas, IL
  • Sister: Gilda Davis of Huntsville, AL
  • Sister-in-law: Sue Wilburn of Huntsville, AL
  • 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren
  • Nieces and nephews

Express condolences at www.kurrusfh.com.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude Children Research or Tunnel To Towers Foundation.

Visitation: Visitation from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral procession will leave at 12:45 p.m. from Kurrus Funeral Home for a 1:30 p.m., Burial with Honors on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO, with Chaplain Jason Pierce officiating.

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