James Christopher Cashier, age 52, suddenly passed away on June 22, 2014, in Mercy hospital in Springfield. He was born in Chicago, IL on November 16, 1961. James was preceded in death by his father, Edward Cashier and brother Edward Cashier Jr. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Cashier, two sisters, Diane McGoldrick and her husband Terrence, Laura Cashier and her companion Jim Giorgi, sister-in-law, Catherine Cashier and nephews, Nick Cashier and John Cashier, James is also survived by his dearest friend and faithful companion, his dog Jack. The family would like to send a special Thank You to the staff on the Trauma team at Mercy hospital for all their hard work and effort. Visitation will be on Friday, June 27, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home, with burial following in Maple Park Cemetery.