James "Jim" A. Becker

James "Jim" A. Becker, 70, of Freeport, died Tuesday May 2, 2017 at the Pearl Pavilion, Freeport. Jim was born April 3, 1947 in Freeport the son of Allan G. and Grace (Sichterman) Becker. He married Nancy Stewart on October 3, 1993 in Freeport. She died April 14, 2008. Jim enjoyed camping and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are two sons, Jeff Becker of Baileyville and Brian Becker of Tampa, Florida, and two grandchildren, Dalton Becker and Cole Becker. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday May 5, 2017 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Apostle Don Lyon will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday May 4, 2017 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. also at Burke Tubbs. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established for the Stephenson County Fair Board in Jim's memory. Please sign his guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.